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Iconic Aussie children's book illustrator Terry Denton dies aged 76

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Terry Denton, a renowned Australian children's book illustrator, passed away at age 76 on Monday surrounded by his family. Best known for his long-standing collaboration with author Andy Griffiths on the popular Treehouse series, which sold over 13 million copies globally and was translated into 35 languages, Denton also illustrated books for other authors like Mem Fox and Paul Jennings. His publisher praised him for his "extraordinary imagination and joyful humour."

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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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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Popular children's book illustrator Terry Denton has died aged 76. The artist was primarily known for his work with author Andy Griffiths, particularly on the Treehouse series of books. He died on Monday surrounded by his family. asserted

He → see → family

Griffiths said on Monday it had been a 'delight' to work with him for three decades. asserted

it → say → decades

'I've never laughed so hard as I did when working with him, whether in the writing room or on stage. asserted

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Jill and I will miss him greatly,' he said. asserted

he → miss → him

His agent and family – wife Kristin, children Max, Imogen and Eve, and grandchildren – also issued a joint statement on social media. asserted

agent → issue → media

'Dad gave joy to millions of children around the world and after all those stories and all those lives he touched, he always came home to us,' they said. asserted

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'We are so grateful that his stories will continue to live on, bringing wonder, laughter and comfort to generations yet to come - and most especially to his beloved grandchildren, who will grow up knowing him through the magic he left behind. asserted

he → continue → magic

Popular children's book illustrator and author Terry Denton has died aged 76. asserted

Denton → die → ?

His books have sold more than 13million copies across the globe He was a frequent collaborator with author Andy Griffiths As well as his three-decade-long collaboration with Griffiths, Denton illustrated books for Mem Fox and Paul Jennings. asserted

Denton → sell → Fox

He also wrote and illustrated more than two dozen of his own books, including the Gasp! series which was made into a one-season TV show. asserted

which → write → show

The 13-book Treehouse series was translated into 35 languages and sold more than 13million copies. asserted

series → translate → copies

His publisher Pan Macmillan said he would be remembered for his 'extraordinary imagination and joyful humour' that would live on in his books. asserted

that → say → books

Iconic Aussie children's book illustrator Terry Denton dies aged 76

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