Famed Canadian cartoonist and well-respected humanitarian. In 1986, he was named a member of the Order of Canada; a highly prestigious honor.
He learned how to play the saxophone while serving in the British army.
He donated materials to the Ryerson University archives in 1997.
He was married to his wife, Doreen Wicks, until his death in 2000.
He and popular cartoonist Bryan Lee O'Malley both hail from Canada.