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Ronald Searle Passes, Aged 91, Chiz Chiz.

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Ronald Searle Passes, Aged 91, Chiz Chiz.Best known as the creator of the St Trinian's cartoon which inspired two film franchises fifty-three years apart, and illustrator of the Molesworth books by Geoffrey Willans (recently seen making an appearance in League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century), Ronald Searle has passed away, aged 91, in France.

He died on December 30th in a hospital near his home, with his family in attendance. He moved to France in the sixties and was awarded the French award, the Legion d'Honneur.

I was indoctrinated in Molesworth and St Trinians at a young age, thanks to my grandmother owning the collections. They currently sit on the bookshelf next to my desk and are all very, very well thumbed through.

Thanks for the inspiration, Ronald. I'll be indoctrinating my girls in early Trinians tonight. I may start with this animation test….

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