Charles M. Schulz
Charles Monroe "Sparky" Schulz (; November 26, 1922 – February 12, 2000) was an American cartoonist and creator of the comic strip Peanuts (which featured the characters Charlie Brown and Snoopy, among others). He is widely regarded as one of the most influential cartoonists of all time, cited by cartoonists including Jim Davis, Bill Watterson, Matt Groening, and Dav Pilkey.
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| Full name at birth | Charles Monroe Schulz
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| Claim to fame | Peanuts (1950–2000)
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| Date of birth | 26 November 1922
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| Place of birth | Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
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| Date of death | 12 February 2000
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| Age | 77 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Santa Rosa, California, USA
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| Cause of death | Colon cancer
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| Resting place | Pleasant Hills Cemetery, Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California, USA
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| Occupation | Cartoonist, Writer, Artist
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| Height | 6' (183 cm)
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| Pets | Spike (pointer)
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| High school | Central High School
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- 2/12/00: Died in his sleep at about 9:45 pm in Santa Rosa, CA. He was suffering from colon cancer, with which he was diagnosed in November 1999. He also had Parkinson's disease.
- Reportedly battled depression and anxiety.
- The day he died was also the day the last original Peanuts strip ran.
- Was buried with military honors.
- Was a .50-caliber machine gunner in World War Two. He forgot to load the thing during the one time he actually had the opportunity to use it; fortunately the German soldier he ran into surrendered.
Charles M. Schulz is known for his role in the TV special Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie (2023) as based upon the comic strip by.
He is also known for his role in the TV special short Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne (2021) as creator.
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