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.