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Mr Benn and Elmer author dies aged 87 - Kyng - 04-07-2022

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61024415

David McKee, the children's author and illustrator known for the Mr Benn series, has died at the age of 87.

The Devon-born writer, who also created Elmer the Patchwork Elephant and Not Now, Bernard, sold more than 10 million books around the world.

In a statement, his publisher Andersen Press announced the "beloved" author's death "with great sadness".

"All at Andersen Press hope his spirit lives on for many more generations through his joyful, heartfelt stories."

McKee's character Mr Benn famously wore a black suit and bowler hat and went on a series of adventures.

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RIP, David McKee . I never really got into Mr Benn, but I did enjoy Elmer: I had a soft toy of him as a kid. So, I'm saddened to hear of his passing.

My condolences to his friends and family.

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