Maurice Bernard Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) was an American writer and illustrator of children's literature. He was best known for his book Where the Wild Things Are, which was released in 1963.
Early and personal life
Sendak was born on June 10, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York City. His parents were Sadie (née Schindler) and Philip Sendak. Sendak was a homosexual[1] and had a partner Dr. Eugene Glynn from 1957 until 2007 when Glynn died.[2]
Death
Sendak died on May 8, 2012 in his home in Danbury, Connecticut from a stroke. He was 83 years old.[3]
His remains were cremated.
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"TateShots: Maurice Sendak", a five-minute interview, Tate Museum, 22 December 2011; "look back over his literary career, discuss his love for William Blake and hear why he believes that as an artist, 'you just have to take the dive'".
