David McKee, a British writer, and illustrator, chiefly of children’s books and animations has died. His unfortunate demise was announced in a statement.

In a statement, his publisher Andersen Press announced the “beloved” author’s death “with great sadness”. “All at Andersen Press hope his spirit lives on for many more generations through his joyful, heartfelt stories.”

While still at school, he started auctioning one-off kid’s shows, especially to the public press.

On leaving school, he proceeded with this to help himself while painting, drawing consistently for, among others, Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement.

The primary book he sold was of a story he had told at school, Two Can Toucan.

It is about a South American bird who can convey two jars of paint on its bill.

This was published and distributed by Abelard-Schuman in 1964; a 1985 version with new delineations by McKee was regiven in 2001 by Andersen Press.

David McKee Cause Of Death

David McKee died at his residence in the South of France following a brief illness.

What Killed David McKee?

David McKee is reported to have died of a brief illness but an actual cause of his demise is yet to be communicated to the general public.