| Albert Uderzo | |
|---|---|
 Uderzo in 2012 | |
| Born | Alberto Aleandro Uderzo 25 April 1927 Fismes, France |
| Died | 24 March 2020 (aged 92) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Area(s) | Writer, Artist |
Notable works | Astérix Tanguy et Laverdure Oumpah-pah |
| Collaborators | René Goscinny |
| Awards | full list |
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Alberto Aleandro Uderzo (Italian: [alˈbɛrto aleˈandro uˈdɛrtso]; 25 April 1927 – 24 March 2020[1]), better known as Albert Uderzo (French: [albɛʁ ydɛʁzo]), was a French comic book artist and scriptwriter. He is best known as the co-creator and illustrator of the Astérix series in collaboration with René Goscinny. He also drew other comics such as Oumpah-pah, again with Goscinny. Uderzo retired in September 2011.[2]
- ^ Szalai, Georg (24 March 2020). "Albert Uderzo, French Illustrator and Writer of 'Asterix,' Dies at 92". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ^ "Asterix creator Albert Uderzo quits drawing at 84". BBC News. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2020.