Chic Young

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Chic Young

AKA Murat Bernard Young

Born: 9-Jan-1901
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Died: 14-Mar-1973
Location of death: St. Petersburg, FL
Cause of death: Respiratory failure [1]
Remains: Buried, Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater, FL

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Cartoonist

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Creator of Blondie

Grew up in St. Louis, MO. Drew Blondie from 1930 until his death.

[1] Pulmonary embolism.

Father: James L. Young
Mother: Martha Techen
Brother: Lyman Young (cartoonist)
Sister: (one)
Wife: Athel Lindorf (m. 1-Oct-1927)
Son: Dean Young (current Blondie writer, b. 2-Jul-1938)
Daughter: Jeanne O'Neil

Blondie Cartoonist (1930-73)
Reuben Award 1948

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