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Pat Oliphant, Pulitzer-winning cartoonist, dies at 90

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Pat Oliphant, the Australian-born Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist, died on July 13, 2026; he was 90 (born July 24, 1935). Oliphant won numerous awards and in 1990 was described as “the most influential political cartoonist now working.” At the height of his career his cartoons were syndicated in as many as 500 newspapers, and he lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ann Telnaes recalled his exceptional draftsmanship and recounted meeting him and his wife Susan Conway, who died earlier in 2026 and had managed his career. Colleagues and publications remembered Oliphant for fearless political satire and for sculpting in bronze as well as drawing, while obituary coverage in outlets including The New York Times noted his long influence on the profession.

The Cathy Wilcox
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More sad news. Australian-born cartooning legend Pat Oliphant, who made it to the top of the cartooning game in the US, has died. There’s a recent film about him that our Australian Cartoonists Association will be showing at our conference in October. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GFl...

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Terry Sedgwick 🦘 T.S. un ami.4

The da Vinci of the cartoon world.

Bill Amend
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Just heard that Pat Oliphant died. I didn’t know him well but his cartoon artistry and ballsyness was wonderful. RIP

2726h ago
Bill Amend130

A pic of Pat and the amazing Richard Thompson I took in 2009

Jon With Tattoos4

I’ll always remember this piece of his. Absolutely brilliant.

GET OUT OF MY WAY!3

His documentary just dropped last year. He was brutal to power, no matter who held the reins. And he was a craftsman in every sense. I was always a fan.

Dan Mishkin3

As far as I can tell, this was his last cartoon, at least the last that appeared on GoComics. It's from the start of the first Trump administration, and he didn't hold back. RIP

GET OUT OF MY WAY!2

His penguin was my spirit animal.

paulhosking.bsky.social1

He was one of those artists that I didn't follow per se. But I saw and enjoyed a lot of his work. And whenever I did, I went to look for the name and there it was... all part of that unique style. Dude dented the universe. And I am glad for it.

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based acid ॐ3

Holy crap. He was the GOAT of late 20th century political cartoonists. Liked him so much I went to a museum exhibit of his stuff.

The New York Times
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Pat Oliphant, the dean of political cartoonists, who drew and sometimes eviscerated a rogues’ gallery of presidents, pedophile priests, warmongers and other editorial-page villains for American newspaper and online readers for half a century, died on Monday. He was 90.

1913h ago
gianttigerkitty.bsky.social2

Ah, one of the best. RIP. 😭

Crab Claw1

Political cartoonists have always been my heroes.

Atticus Thraxx (Was/Is)1

My parent’s generation…cause to me it was like reading a prescription. Not fun or informative.

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Alex Merz 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦7

One of the true old-school newspaper greats.

Tom Heintjes
@hogansalley.bsky.social

The great Pat Oliphant has departed this mortal coil. He was truly one of the greats—a paradigm shifter if ever there was one. Hogan’s Alley #25 will have a long appreciation of this singular genius.

926h ago
Ashland Forest Dweller
@vaforestdweller.bsky.social

Rest in Peace Pat Oliphant. You will always be a God among political cartoonists.

483h ago
jdclrc.bsky.social
@jdclrc.bsky.social

Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90 www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/a... One of the greats!

154h ago
Rightardia
@rightardia.bsky.social

Par Oliphant was, indeed, a giant of political cartoons. He created many excellent cartoons at the Denver Post.

152h ago
Pasatiempo Magazine
@pasatiempomagazine.bsky.social

We are saddened to hear of the passing of legendary #cartoonist & Santa Fe resident Pat Oliphant. His wry wit & ability to capture the absurdness of politics & political figures helped define the role of the #newspaper #politicalcartoonist. Read more about him in our profile from November 2025.

910h ago
papaesoco.bsky.social
@papaesoco.bsky.social

open.substack.com/pub/anntelna... People will throw around the label of legend in the editorial cartooning profession but Pat Oliphant was truly one. Not only did his editorial cartoons and caricatures slice right through deserving politicians and public figures,

53h ago
Mediagazer
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Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist Pat Oliphant, 90, has died in Santa Fe, NM; at the height of his career, he was syndicated in as many as 500 newspapers (Robert D. McFadden/New York Times) Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink

63h ago
Jenn
@jennburrill.bsky.social

Political cartoons keep me sane through their whimsical critiques of power & corruption Pat Oliphant's Nixon era drawings with the devil 😘 No idea he was living here in Santa Fe. What a missed opportunity with brilliance www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...

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Lisa Morrison ❌👑
@lisamorrison.bsky.social

RIP Pat “No holds barred” Oliphant - a fearless political commentator!

23h ago
Charlie Largent
@charlielargent.bsky.social

Farewell to a Great One - RIP Pat Oliphant - www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...

53h ago
Chappatte Cartoons
@chappatte.bsky.social

RIP Pat Oliphant, the greatest editorial cartoonist of our time. He shaped and influenced the entire tradition of American editorial cartooning. A warm, witty, and charmingly sly man, has left us. My deepest sympathies to his wife Suzanne & his family. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/a...

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citizenfra.bsky.social
@citizenfra.bsky.social

Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Pat Oliphant highlights his willingness to take on any person or institution.

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