Playwright and cartoonist join the exit of our big, creative characters
- Posted on July 15, 2026
- By The Age
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In brief
The creative world mourns the simultaneous passing of two influential cultural figures. Barry Dickins, renowned wordsmith and playwright, and Pat Oliphant, the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, died on the same day despite being separated by geography. Their deaths mark a significant loss for the arts community, as both left indelible marks on literature and visual storytelling throughout their distinguished careers.
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Playwright and cartoonist join the exit of our big, creative characters
Wordsmith Barry Dickins and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant have died a world apart on the same day.
