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Bil Keane
American cartoonist (1922ā2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For people with a similar name, see William Keane. For the Los Angeles broadcaster, see Bill Keene.
William Aloysius "Bil" Keane (October 5, 1922 ā November 8, 2011) was an American cartoonist most notable for his work on the newspaper comic The Family Circus. It began in 1960 and continues in syndication, drawn by his son Jeff Keane.[1][2]
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Bil Keane | |
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![]() Keane at work in his studio in 1990 | |
Born | William Aloysius Keane (1922-10-05)October 5, 1922 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | November 8, 2011(2011-11-08) (aged 89) Paradise Valley, Arizona, U.S. |
Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Notable works | The Family Circus Channel Chuckles |
Awards | full list |
Spouse(s) | Thelma Keane |
Children | 5 including Glen and Jeff |
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