Ernie Bushmiller

1905–1982 (age 77)

cartoonist

Biography

Ernie Bushmiller shared laughter with readers through decades of groundbreaking cartoon work, crafting the beloved Nancy strip with precision and a keen sense of fun.

Beyond the pages, he was a generous colleague and friend, and he now rests at Mount Hope Cemetery with his cheerful legacy still bright on countless Sunday comics.

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