T.A.M · The Air Media
← Back to live feed
Weightage 132 4 outlets citing World AU

Australian author and illustrator Terry Denton dies at 76

Renowned Australian children's author and illustrator Terry Denton has passed away at the age of 76. He is best remembered for his contributions to the popular 'Treehouse' series and the 'Gasp!' books.

First reported 1 hour ago · latest update 40 minutes from now
T.A.M verified this synthesis across 4 independent outlets. The headline and summary are written neutrally from all citations below.
ABC News (Australia) Authority 92

Australian children's author and illustrator Terry Denton, best known for his work on the popular Treehouse series, has died aged 76.

His literary agency Curtis Brown and publisher Pan Macmillan announced that Denton died surrounded by his family on Monday.

Denton enjoyed a creative partnership spanning three decades with author Andy Griffiths, illustrating the Treehouse books, beginning with the 13-Storey Treehouse.

He was also known for his Gasp! series, which was adapted for television.

Griffiths paid tribute to his longtime collaborator, describing working and playing with Denton over three decades as "an honour and a pure delight".

↗ Read the original at ABC News (Australia)

Citations · 6 reports from 4 outlets

Tap a citation to read it above, right here on T.A.M.

92 ABC News (Australia) ★ most authoritative citation

Breaking: Treehouse illustrator Terry Denton dies aged 76

Australian children's author and illustrator Terry Denton, best known for his work on the popular Treehouse series, has died at the age of 76, his literary agency and publisher have announced.

25 minutes ago
90 Sydney Morning Herald

Beloved author and illustrator Terry Denton dies aged 76

Known for his Gasp! series and the Treehouse books written with Andy Griffiths, Denton is remembered for his wit, creativity and kindness

1 hour ago · Staff reporter
90 The Guardian World

Terry Denton, beloved Australian illustrator best known for Treehouse series, dies aged 76

The illustrator and author ‘gave joy to millions of children around the world’, his family saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe beloved Australian illustrator and author Terry Denton, most famous for his work on the Treehouse series, has died aged 76.His publisher, Curtis Brown, released a statement on social media saying Denton died surrounded by his family on Monday. Continue reading...

57 seconds ago · Guardian staff
90 Sydney Morning Herald

Beloved children’s author and illustrator Terry Denton has died aged 76

Denton, best known for his hugely popular collaborations with Andy Griffiths, died on Monday surrounded by his family.

40 minutes from now
89 The Age (Australia)

Beloved author and illustrator Terry Denton dies aged 76

Known for his Gasp! series and the Treehouse books written with Andy Griffiths, Denton is remembered for his wit, creativity and kindness

1 hour ago · Staff reporter
89 The Age (Australia)

Beloved children’s author and illustrator Terry Denton has died aged 76

Denton, best known for his hugely popular collaborations with Andy Griffiths, died on Monday surrounded by his family.

37 minutes from now

Discussion

Read it on the T.A.M app Weighted news · citations · ad-free
Get the app