American author Maurice Sendak, best known for his classic children's books including "Where the Wild Things Are," dies at 83. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - American writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, who is best known for his classic children's books including "Where the Wild Things Are," has died. Sendak died in Connecticut from complications from a recent stroke. During his career, he illustrated more than 50 books and won a number of prizes for his drawings, including Sweden's Hans Christian Anderson Award in 1970. His "Where the Wild Things Are" was transformed into a major motion picture in 2009, directed by Spike Jonze. Sendak was 83. Bob Mezan, Reuters. |
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