William Pène du Bois Death
William passed away on February 5, 1993 at the age of 76 in Nice, France. William's cause of death was stroke.
William Pène du Bois death quick facts:
When did William Pène du Bois die?
February 5, 1993How did William Pène du Bois die? What was the cause of death?
StrokeHow old was William Pène du Bois when died?
76Where did William Pène du Bois die? What was the location of death?
Nice, France
William Pène du Bois Birthday and Date of Death
William Pène du Bois was born on May 9, 1916 and died on February 5, 1993. William was 76 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: May 9, 1916
Date of Death: February 5, 1993
Age at Death: 76
William Pène du Bois - Biography
William Pène du Bois (May 9, 1916 – February 5, 1993) was an American author and illustrator of books for young readers. He is best known for The Twenty-One Balloons, published in April 1947 by The Viking Press. He was a winner of the Newbery Award, and twice was runner-up for the Caldecott Medal.