'Goodbye, teacher': Argentina mourns after death of beloved cartoonist Quino

A man leaves a tribute at sculptures of comic characters Mafalda and Susanita, created by cartoonist Joaquin Salvador Lavado, also known as Quino, who died today at the age of 88, in Buenos Aires, Argentina September 30, 2020. REUTERS/Manuel Cortina

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentines held a day of national mourning after the death of the country's beloved cartoonist "Quino," whose comic character Mafalda, an Argentine girl with shock black hair and strong political views, drew admirers around the world.

On Thursday flags of public buildings waved at half-staff, while people on social networks said goodbye to the artist and national treasure, who will have a small, private funeral due to the coronavirus pandemic.