American artist Russ Heath has died aged 91

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Most people will not have heard of Russ Heath but a lot will be familiar with some of his work.

I was first aware of his work (although I didn't know it at the time) from the back pages of the many American comics I read in the 60s. He drew the picture that accompanied the advert for 132 Roman Soldiers for $2.98.

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He specialised in war stories and one of his panels was used by Roy Lichtenstein for his Whaam! painting. Lichtenstein got millions and Heath got nothing.

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He had an interesting life and at one point stayed in Hugh Heffner's mansion after finishing an art job. Everyone assumed he had a right to be there and he was able to blag several months of free accommodation, food and women.

RIP Russ

Russ Heath

(I'm a bit late posting this and only found out when following some links after learning about Mike Noble)
 
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