Australian illustrator Terry Denton dies aged 76
Australian illustrator and author Terry Denton, best known for his work on the Treehouse series, has died aged 76. His publisher, Curtis Brown, said Denton died surrounded by his family on Monday. His family said he had brought joy to millions of children around the world.
Australian illustrator and author Terry Denton, best known for his work on the Treehouse series, has died aged 76.
His publisher, Curtis Brown, said in a statement on social media that Denton died surrounded by his family on Monday.
Denton’s family said he had brought joy to millions of children around the world.
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