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

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

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

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 - yet Curly and his ducks will remain etched in our hearts, cherished and eternal," a statement said.

Michael Leunig has died aged 79, leaving behind the cartoons, poems and paintings of his six-decade career - including Mr Curly and his ducks.

For 55 years, Michael Leunig’s illustrations helped make sense of a sometimes crazy world. Now he is gone.

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.

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