Andy Donato: key obituary facts
Is Andy Donato dead? Yes. Andy Donato died on September 15, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Andy Donato's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Andy Donato known for?
He was a Canadian editorial cartoonist.
More about Andy Donato
Born: 1 January 1937.
Place of birth: Scarborough.
Gender: male.
Occupation: painter.
Nationality: Canada.
Education: R. H. King Academy.
Known for: Editorial cartooning, landscape painting, graphic design.
Andy Donato, a Canadian editorial cartoonist, newspaper art director and painter, died on September 15, 2026, aged 89.
His newspaper career spanned 65 years, beginning with his move to the Toronto Telegram in 1961 and continuing until his retirement in 2026. Donato became closely associated with the Toronto Sun after joining the paper at its founding in 1971, and he played a major role in shaping its original look.
Alongside his work in editorial cartooning and graphic design, he was also known for landscape painting.