Memorial Page for Maurice Sendak (née Maurice Bernard Sendak)
American illustrator and writer of children's books
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May 8th, 2026
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Maurice Sendak (* June 10, 1928 in Brooklyn; † May 8, 2012 in Danbury Hospital) was an american illustrator and writer of children's books. He was 83 years old. His education included Art Students League of New York and Lafayette High School. His faith was atheism. He received 8 awards, including Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration, National Medal of Arts. His cause of death was myocardial infarction.
Life Events
11 EventsBorn in Brooklyn, New York
1928FAO Schwarz
1948Caldecott Medal
1964Where the Wild Things Are
Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration
1970National Book Award
1982Outside Over There
Children's Literature Legacy Award
1983honorary Royal Designer for Industry
1986National Medal of Arts
1996Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
2003Died in Danbury Hospital, Connecticut (myocardial infarction)
2012Q137392788
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Maurice Sendak (née Maurice Bernard Sendak). Forever remembered.