During his final days, Leunig was surrounded by his children, loved ones, classical music and sunflowers, his studio announced on social media

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The Australian cartoonist, Michael Leunig, has died aged 79, his studio announced on Instagram on Thursday night.

“The pen has run dry, its ink no longer flowing — yet Mr. Curly and his ducks will remain etched in our hearts, cherished and eternal,” the post read.