Ġorġ Mallia: key obituary facts
Is Ġorġ Mallia dead? Yes. Ġorġ Mallia died on August 19, 2026, at age 68.
Cause of death: Ġorġ Mallia's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Ġorġ Mallia known for?
He was a Maltese communications academic, author and cartoonist (1957- ).
More about Ġorġ Mallia
Born: 9 November 1957.
Place of birth: Malta.
Gender: male.
Occupation: cartoonist, writer, television producer.
Nationality: Malta.
Awards: National Book Prize.
Known for: Communications, Instructional Technology, Cartoons, Illustration, Children's Books.
Ġorġ Mallia, a Maltese communications academic, author and cartoonist, died on August 19, 2026, aged 68.
Born in Malta on November 9, 1957, he built a career in communications, instructional technology and visual narrative, and was also known for his work as a television producer and cartoonist. Mallia held a B.A.
in English Literature and an M.A. in communications from the University of Malta, and earned a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from the University of Sheffield. As an author, he wrote mainly for children and illustrated his own books, including the popular Pullu series, while also producing adult fiction, microstories and poetry. He received the National Book Prize.