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Michael Hague Children’s book illustrations dead at age 77

Michael Hague: key obituary facts

Is Michael Hague dead? Yes. Michael Hague died on March 10, 2026, at age 77.

Cause of death: Michael Hague's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Michael Hague known for?

Michael Hague was an American illustrator (The Hobbit.

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Born: September 8, 1948.

Known for: Children's book illustrations.

Michael Hague, an American illustrator known for his work on children’s fantasy books, died on March 10, 2026, at age 77.

Born in Los Angeles on September 8, 1948, he illustrated classics including The Wind in the Willows, The Wizard of Oz, The Hobbit and the stories of Hans Christian Andersen. He trained at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles and was noted for the intricate realism and rich colors of his illustrations.

Michael Hague (September 8, 1948 – March 10, 2026) was an American illustrator, primarily of children’s fantasy books.

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