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Japanese manga legend Jiro Taniguchi dies
The 69-year-old, whose work is hailed for its delicate line drawing and intricately-constructed landscapes, had been seriously ill
Add BT as a preferred sourcePublished Sun, Feb 12, 2017 · 09:50 PM
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JIRO Taniguchi, a legend in Japan's comic art of manga, died in Tokyo on Saturday at the age of 69, leaving behind an international following for his exquisite line drawing of scenes from everyday life.
The artist's French publisher Casterman announced his death on its website, adding that he had been seriously ill, as it expressed its deep condolences to his family.
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