Famed Illustrator Maurice Sendak Dies At 83
May 7 2012, Published 11:00 a.m. ET
The children’s illustrator behind the iconic book Where The Wild Things Are has died.
Maurice Sendak died at his Danbury, Connecticut home 3 am ET Tuesday, after suffering complications linked to a recent stroke.
Sendak appeared on The Colbert Report earlier this year, saying, "There's something in this country that is so opposed to understanding the complexity of children."
Other books Sendak produced, all published by Harper & Row, include 1960's The Sign on Rosie’s Door, 1970's In the Night Kitchen and 1981's Outside Over There.
The 1963 book Where The Wild Things Are has sold over 19 million copies including 10 million in the United States alone; it was released as a feature film in 2009.
The Colbert Report
Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive
RELATED STORIES:
Seven Things You Didn't Know About Masters Winner Bubba Watson
Adrienne Rich: Seven Things You Didn't Know About The Outspoken Late Poet
Never Miss an
Daily updates from the heart of Hollywood, right to your inbox
By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
