‘The Snowman’ Author, Illustrator Raymond Briggs Dies at 88
Author Raymond Briggs in Hyde Park, London, in May 2008.
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Author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, best-known for the 1978 children's picture book The Snowman, has died aged 88.
A statement from his family said: "We know that Raymond's books were loved by and touched millions of people around the world, who will be sad to hear this news. Drawings from fans - especially children's drawings - inspired by his books were treasured by Raymond and pinned up on the wall of his studio.