Tomi Ungerer Death
Tomi passed away on February 9, 2019 at the age of 87 in Cork, Ireland.
When did Tomi Ungerer die?
February 9, 2019How old was Tomi Ungerer when died?
87Where did Tomi Ungerer die? What was the location of death?
Cork, Ireland
Tomi Ungerer Birthday and Date of Death
Tomi Ungerer was born on November 28, 1931 and died on February 9, 2019. Tomi was 87 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: November 28, 1931
Date of Death: February 9, 2019
Age at Death: 87
Is Tomi Ungerer's father, Theodore Ungerer, dead or alive?
Theodore Ungerer's information is not available now.
Is Tomi Ungerer's mother, Alice Ungerer, dead or alive?
Alice Ungerer's information is not available now.
Tomi Ungerer - Biography
Jean-Thomas "Tomi" Ungerer is a French illustrator and a writer in three languages. He has published over 140 books ranging from much loved children's books to controversial adult work and from the fantastic to the autobiographical. He is known for sharp social satire and witty aphorisms.
Tomi Ungerer described himself first and foremost as a story teller and satirist. Prevalent themes in his work include political satire (such as drawings and posters against the Vietnam War and against animal cruelty), eroticism, and imaginative subjects for children's books.
The biennial Hans Christian Andersen Award conferred by the International Board on Books for Young People is the highest recognition available to a writer or illustrator of children's books. Ungerer received the illustration award in 1998.
In 2004 Ungerer received the Lifetime Achievement of the Year award at the Sexual Freedom Awards. In 2018, he is elevated to the dignity of commander of the Legion of Honour.
