| Bil Keane | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Keane at work in his studio in 1990 | |
| Born | William Aloysius Keane October 5, 1922 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 2011 (aged 89) Paradise Valley, Arizona, U.S. |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Notable works | The Family Circus Channel Chuckles |
| Awards | full list |
| Spouse(s) | Thelma Keane |
| Children | 5 including Glen and Jeff |
William Aloysius Keane (October 5, 1922 – November 8, 2011) was an American cartoonist best known for the newspaper comic panel The Family Circus. He began it in 1960 and his son Jeff Keane continues to produce it.[1][2]
- ^ "The Associated Press: 'Family Circus' creator Bil Keane dies at 89". Archived from the original on 2011-11-11. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ "CNN The Marquee Blog: 'Family Circus' creator Bil Keane dies". CNN. 2011-11-10. Retrieved 2011-11-21.