Remembering Gotlib on the 8th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on December 4, 2024

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It has been exactly 8 long years since ‘La Rubrique-à-brac’ creator Gotlib died on December 4, 2016 at the age of 82. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed cartoonists of his generation.

Today, fans of Gotlib along with the rest of the world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Gotlib, a cultural icon

Born Marcel Gotlieb in Paris on July 14, 1934, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Gotlib was not just a great cartoonist, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 8 years since the tragic loss of Gotlib and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Gotlib is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Gotlib.