Steve Dillon, the renowned comic book artist behind titles includingPreacherandHellblazer, has died.
His brother, Glyn, confirmed the news over social media on Saturday morning.
Sad to confirm the death of Steve, my big brother and my hero.
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He passed away in the city he loved (NYC), he wrote.
He will be sorely missed.
Details surrounding Dillons death are still unclear, but sources indicate he was suffering from an unspecified illness.
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Dillon began his career at the age of 16 with the debut ofHulk Weeklyfor Marvels U.K. division.
His work made its way intoDoctor Who Magazine,2000 A.D., and theWarrioranthology before co-creating the comics magazineDeadlinein 1988.
The duo reunited again forPreacher, one of their most famous works.
Luckily, enough readers did get it and realized where we were coming from with it.
Im at Mondo Con today but my thoughts are on [Steve Dillon].
RIP, she wrote.
It was an honor to work with such a legend.
Lost for words right now.
He will be missed.
