Sam Kieth: key obituary facts
Is Sam Kieth dead? Yes. Sam Kieth died on March 15, 2026, at age 63.
Cause of death: Sam Kieth's cause of death was reported as Lewy body dementia.
What was Sam Kieth known for?
Sam Kieth was an American comic book artist and writer (The Maxx, Zero Girl), complications from Lewy Body dementia.
More about Sam Kieth
Born: January 11, 1963.
Sam Kieth, an American comic book artist and writer best known for The Maxx and Zero Girl, died on March 15, 2026, at age 63 of complications from Lewy body dementia.
Born in Sacramento, California, on January 11, 1963, he was also the co-creator of The Sandman. He died at his home in Sacramento.
Samuel Coleman Kieth (January 11, 1963 – March 15, 2026) was an American comics artist and writer, best known as the creator of The Maxx and Zero Girl and co- creator of The Sandman.