Obituary of Norman Bridwell

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Norman Bridwell

Norman Ray Bridwell (born February 15, 1928 in Kokomo, Indiana) was an author and cartoonist who was mostly known for the book series, “Clifford the Big Red Dog.” Norman died on December 12, 2014 and his death was because of prostate cancer. He died at age 86.

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Norman Bridwell Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bridwell, Norman
    • Common Name: Norman Bridwell
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Kokomo, Indiana, United States
    • Birth Date: February 15, 1928
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Norm
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Unitarian Universalist
    • Net Worth: $85 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

    Norman's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Norman Ray Bridwell
    • Father: Vern Bridwell
    • Mother: Leona Bridwell
    • Brother(s):
      • Robert V. Bridwell
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Norma Bridwell (married 1958-2014, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Tim Bridwell
    • Daughter(s):
      • Emily Elizabeth Bridwell Merz

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 12 2014 at age 86
  • Place: Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, United States
  • Cause of Death: Prostate Cancer
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at the Federated Church on South Summer street in Edgartown
  • Interment: Cremated and his ashes were given to his son

Category Tags:

AuthorCartoonist American Born on February 15th Born in 1928 Born in Indiana Died in 2014 Died at age 86 Died from Prostate Cancer

Norman's Notable Roles:

  • Clifford the Big Red Dog

Quotable Quotes:

"You had better get started reading because there are over 126 million copies of my books in print in 13 languages."

"Norman Bridwell lived a life filled with imagination and creativity, leaving behind a beloved legacy through his stories that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

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