Dov Fedler, a renowned South African cartoonist, has died at the age of 84. Fedler's work chronicled South Africa's social and political evolution for 50 years, capturing the nation's spirit and making him a beloved figure. He is best known for creating Zibi, the anti-litter ostrich, whose image became synonymous with environmental awareness in South Africa.
Renowned cartoonist Dov Fedler , whose sketches captured South Africa’s evolution for 50 years, has passed away at 84, leaving an unmatched artistic legacy. Dov Fedler , the legendary South African cartoonist whose work chronicled the country and the world for an unbroken 50 years, has died. He became a household name in South Africa until his retirement in 2017.
Fedler conceived and drew Zibi, the much-loved anti-litter ostrich, which became the focal point of an enduring nationwide campaign through the 1980s. His creations graced the pages of various publications, including the Sunday Times, where he held a prominent position as a political cartoonist. Fedler's artistic brilliance extended beyond his iconic Zibi. He was the mind behind popular comic strips such as 'Out of Line,' 'Starlight Memories,' and 'Gagman,' a graphic novel of the Holocaust that he co-wrote with his daughter, Australian author Joanne Fedler. Born Noah David Fedler, he grew up in Mayfair and was fascinated by comics, especially the work of Walt Disney. He would spend hours drawing in his father's Johannesburg print shop. It was at Wits Medical School, however, where he would meet his wife, Dorinne Coomes, who predeceased him in 2022. The couple had three daughters – Carolyn, Joanna, and Laura. Fedler's passion for nurturing young talent led him to write 'Don't Worry, Be Funny,' a wonderful handbook encouraging novice cartoonists to take the plunge. The title was inspired by the philosophy that had driven him his entire life. “If you think you have no drawing ability you are wrong. We all draw before we learn to write,” he said at the time. “My aim is to teach you what you already know.
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