Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90
Prizewinning political cartoonist Pat Oliphant, known for his savage depictions of the powerful, has died at age 90.
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Pat Oliphant, a world-renowned political cartoonist and resident of Santa Fe, has passed away at the age of 90. Coverage from The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Indian Express emphasizes his legacy as a prizewinning artist who used his work to skewer presidents and other powerful figures.
The Daily Cartoonist also reported on the death. Future updates will likely center on further reflections of his artistic contributions and impact on political cartooning.
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Quick answers
How old was Pat Oliphant at the time of his death?
He was 90 years old.
Where did Pat Oliphant reside?
According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, he was a resident of Santa Fe.
What was Oliphant known for in his professional career?
He was a prizewinning political cartoonist known for skewering presidents and the powerful.
Coverage (5)
- Pat Oliphant The Daily Cartoonist · 3h ago
- The savage art of Pat Oliphant, who skewered presidents The Indian Express · 3h ago
- Pat Oliphant, prizewinning giant of political cartooning, dies at 90 The Washington Post · 3h ago
- Pat Oliphant, world-renowned political cartoonist and Santa Fe resident, dies at 90 Santa Fe New Mexican · 3h ago
- Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90 The New York Times · 3h ago broke it first
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