"The pen has run dry, its ink no longer flowing - yet Curly and his ducks will remain etched in our hearts, cherished and eternal," a statement said.

During his final days, Leunig was surrounded by his children, loved ones, classical music and sunflowers, his studio announced on social media

‘The pen has run dry, its ink no longer flowing.’

‘The pen has run dry, its ink no longer flowing.’

Mr Curly and his ducks will remain etched in our memories after Leunig’s incredible and celebrated career that spanned generations.

Mr Curly and his ducks will remain etched in our memories after Leunig’s incredible and celebrated career that spanned generations.

Michael Leunig’s death was announced on social media late on Thursday. He was 79.

Michael Leunig’s death was announced on social media late on Thursday. He was 79.

A legendary Australian author who wrote more than 40 books over his distinguished career has died aged 74.

John Marsden, teacher and author of Tomorrow, When the War Began, has died aged 74. His death was confirmed by the two schools he founded, who wrote...