Children's author David McKee, known for Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant books, dies aged 87
David McKee, the children's author and illustrator known for the Mr Benn series, has died at the age of 87.
In a statement, his publisher Andersen Press announced the "beloved" author's death "with great sadness".
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