Australian cartoonist and poet Michael Leunig dies aged 79

Australian cartoonist and poet Michael Leunig dies aged 79.
The pen has run dry’: Acclaimed cartoonist Michael Leunig dies.
Australian cartoonist, poet and writer Michael Leunig has died aged 79.
Michael Leunig passed away peacefully today, in the early hours of December 19, 2024.
Leunig had drawn cartoons for the Age newspaper since 1969, before his contract was ended by the outlet in August this year, after 55 years.
In 1999 Leunig was declared a national living treasure by the National Trust for his contributions to Australian culture.
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