Person in history
Eric Carle
Eric Carle, American children's book designer, illustrator, and writer best known for The Very Hungry Caterpillar (born 1929)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2021 · May 23
Their story
Who they were
Eric Carle, American children's book designer, illustrator, and writer best known for The Very Hungry Caterpillar (born 1929)
Why this date
Eric Carle appears on our May 23 calendar for 2021 as a death entry.
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Questions about Eric Carle
When did Eric Carle die?
May 23 2021.
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