He liked the Guardian editorial describing himself as an ‘iconoclastic national treasure’.” All of us close to him knew his irreverent humour – this could be biting in his work when it came to those in power. “He played practical jokes and enjoyed them being played on him. He also shared his sense of fun and craziness with his family, and with his family of artist friends – at get-togethers, fancy dress parties and summer picnics in the garden. “He shared his love of nature with Liz on South Downs walks and on family holidays to Scotland and Wales. “He lived a rich and full life, and said he felt lucky to have had both his wife Jean, and his partner of over 40 years Liz in his life. Drawings from fans – especially children’s drawings – inspired by his books were treasured by Raymond and pinned up on the wall of his studio. Raymond Briggs the illustrator and author behind the classic novel like The Snowman, Father Christmas and Ethel and Ernest has passed away aged 88.Ī statement from his family said: “We know that Raymond’s books were loved by and touched millions of people around the world, who will be sad to hear this news.
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