Remembering Pat Oliphant’s legacy in Denver (Opinion)
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
Pat Oliphant, the renowned editorial cartoonist who shaped American political commentary for decades, passed away at 90 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Australian-born artist revolutionized the Denver Post's visual journalism after relocating to Colorado in 1964, becoming a Pulitzer Prize winner whose sharp satirical illustrations influenced generations of journalists and readers seeking incisive social criticism through art.
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Remembering Pat Oliphant’s legacy in Denver (Opinion)
Pat Oliphant, former editorial cartoonist for the Denver Post, died July 13 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was 90 years old. He moved from Adelaide, Australia, to Colorado in 1964, where he joined the staff of The Denver Post.
