Jules Feiffer, a renowned artist and writer, has passed away at the age of 95. He died from congestive heart failure at his home in upstate New York on January 17.
Feiffer was known for his iconic weekly comic strip “Feiffer,” which ran in the Village Voice from the late 1950s to 1997. The strip gained widespread syndication, appearing in publications like the New Yorker and Esquire.
Feiffer’s work often tackled social issues and politics. He said that in the 1950s, people were reluctant to express their opinions due to fear of repercussions. Feiffer sought to change this by using his art as a platform.
He received the Pulitzer Prize in 1986 for editorial cartooning and wrote several notable books, including “The Phantom Tollbooth” and “Amazing Grapes.” His works have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been adapted into various forms of media.
Feiffer also worked behind the scenes as a playwright and screenwriter, collaborating with directors like Mike Nichols and Robert Altman. He spoke candidly about his struggles with macular degeneration and his creative process.
In recent years, Feiffer shared his thoughts on society’s direction, saying that “endless fights go on endlessly.” His legacy as a pioneering cartoonist and writer will be remembered for generations to come.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/jan/21/jules-feiffer-cartoonist-dead