| Bill Hoest | |
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 Bill Hoest self-portrait | |
| Born | William Pierce Hoest February 7, 1926 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | November 7, 1988 (aged 62) Lloyd Harbor, New York, U.S. |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Notable works | The Lockhorns Laugh Parade |
| Awards | National Cartoonists Society, 1976, 1977, 1980 |
| Spouse(s) | |
William Pierce Hoest (February 7, 1926 – November 7, 1988) was an American cartoonist best known as the creator of the gag panel series, The Lockhorns, distributed by King Features Syndicate to 500 newspapers in 23 countries, and Laugh Parade for Parade. He also created other syndicated strips and panels for King Features.