Al Jaffee, the longtime cartoonist for Mad Magazine who created one of the satirical publications most beloved and enduring features – the back-cover “Fold-In” illustration – died today in a New York City hospital of organ failure.
He was 102. His death was announced by Tom Heintjes, editor of Hogan’s Ally, a magazine and website that chronicles the cartoon arts.
Jaffee’s granddaughter Fani Thomson confirmed his passing and the cause of death to The New York Times. “I’m very sad to report that the great Al Jaffee has died,” Heintjes tweeted. “He had celebrated his 102nd birthday just last month.
An incredible legend. RIP to a giant of cartooning.” Born in Savannah, Georgia, Jaffee launched his comics career in the 1940s, contributing artwork for such publications as Joke Comics, Atlas Comics, and Timely Comics, among others.
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