David McKee Dies at Age 87: Remembering the 'Mr Benn' and 'Elmer' Author and Illustrator

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David McKee, the children’s author and illustrator known for theMr Bennseries, has died at the age of 87.

The Devon-born writer sold more than 10 million books around the world.

During his early career, McKee sold comic drawings to magazines and newspapers such as The Times Educational Supplement, Punch and the Reader’s Digest.

His debut book, Two Can Toucan, was published in 1964.

McKee’s most famous character, Mr Benn, was known for his fashionable adventures. The character, equipped with his signature black suit and bowler hat, would visit a clothing store in each adventure, picking out a different ensemble before traveling through a magic door on a journey related to said outfit.

source: people.com