'Marmaduke' cartoonist Brad Anderson dies at 91

September 08, 2015 03:13

Brad Anderson, who created the long-running comic strip "Marmaduke," about a mischievous, overly curious Great Dane and his loving family, has died, according to his syndicate, Universal Uclick.

Universal Uclick's president, John Glynn, confirmed Anderson's death.

In a statement on its website, the National Cartoonists Society paid tribute.

"The NCS and the world of cartooning lost one of its true luminaries last week with the passing of Brad Anderson, creator of the comic 'Marmaduke,' " the society said.

Anderson died August 30 at 91.

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