‘The Pen Has Run Dry’: Australian Political Cartoonist Michael Leunig Dies, Aged 79

Veteran cartoonist Michael Leunig was a staple of Australian media for over 50 years.

Australian National Living Treasure artist Michael Leunig, sits in his studio in this undated image. Image by Ben King/Supplied

Renowned Australian political cartoonist Michael Leunig has died at the age of 79.

Leunig passed away peacefully surrounded by family and flowers, according to a post on his Instagram account.