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Breaking: Treehouse illustrator Terry Denton dies aged 76

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Breaking: Treehouse illustrator Terry Denton dies aged 76. (2026, September 22). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-22/terry-denton-treehouse-illustrator-dies-aged-76/107183052

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Terry Denton, the illustrator behind the popular Treehouse series and other children's books like the Gasp! series, passed away at age 76 on Monday. His death was announced by his literary agency Curtis Brown and publisher Pan Macmillan. Author Andy Griffiths praised Denton for their decades-long collaboration, highlighting how working with him was both an honor and a joy.
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Terry Denton, a renowned Australian children’s book illustrator, died at the age of 76 on Monday. He was best known for his work with author Andy Griffiths on the popular Treehouse series, which began with the publication of "The 13-Storey Treehouse." Their collaboration lasted three decades and brought joy to millions of children worldwide. Denton also authored and illustrated over 30 books, including the "Gasp!" series that was adapted for television. His family and Griffiths issued statements mourning his loss, highlighting the impact Denton had on generations through his creative work.

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Australian Curtis Brown Pan Macmillan Treehouse

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Denton enjoyed a creative partnership spanning three decades with author Andy Griffiths, illustrating the Treehouse books, beginning with the 13-Storey Treehouse.
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Australian children's author and illustrator Terry Denton, best known for his work on the popular Treehouse series, has died aged 76. asserted
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His literary agency Curtis Brown and publisher Pan Macmillan announced that Denton died surrounded by his family on Monday. asserted
Denton → announce → Monday
Denton enjoyed a creative partnership spanning three decades with author Andy Griffiths, illustrating the Treehouse books, beginning with the 13-Storey Treehouse. asserted
Denton → enjoy → Treehouse
He was also known for his Gasp! series, which was adapted for television. asserted
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Griffiths paid tribute to his longtime collaborator, describing working and playing with Denton over three decades as "an honour and a pure delight". asserted
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