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Author Ian Falconer, creator of 'Olivia' books for children, dies at 63

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Author and illustrator Ian Woodward Falconer, known for his 'Olivia' book series for children, has died. He was 63. – Photo: HarperCollins

Author and illustrator Ian Woodward Falconer, known for his Olivia book series for children, has died.

Falconer’s lawyer and agent Conrad M. Rippy said Falconer died Tuesday of natural causes while with family in Norwalk, Connecticut. He was 63.

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