Dick Bruna

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Bruna in November 2007

Hendrik Magdalenus "Dick" Bruna (23 August 1927 – 16 February 2017) was a Dutch writer, illustrator and graphic designer. He wrote and illustrated over 200 children's books. He was best known for creating the character Miffy (Dutch: nijntje). His last book, Queen Miffy, was published in 2007. He was born in Utrecht.

Bruna died on 16 February 2017 in Utrecht, at the age of 89.[1]

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  1. Corder, Mike (17 February 2017). "Dick Bruna, 'spiritual father' of rabbit Miffy, dies at 89". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 18 February 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2017.