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“In Roslyn, Pennsylvania, we started our real-life family circus. They provided the inspiration for my cartoons. I provided the perspiration.”

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Bil Keane
Bil Keane

Bil Keane was a celebrated cartoonist famous for his comic strip 'Family Circle'. Born on October 5, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, he passed away on November 8, 2011. His work has touched the hearts of millions with its depiction of family life and everyday moments. more

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