1981 45 years ago Notable Deaths June 21

Don Figlozzi, American illustrator and animator (born 1909)

On June 21, in the year 1981, Don Figlozzi, American illustrator and animator (born 1909). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of June 21, a notable event in this corner of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Don Figlozzi. Learn more below.

Don Figlozzi was an American animator and cartoonist. A veteran of Fleischer Studios and member of the National Cartoonists Society, he spent the first half of his career in animation and the second half at the New York Daily News, where his cartoons, signed "Fig," became a fixture. Historian Harvey Deneroff of the Savannah College of Art and Design suggests that Figlozzi may have created the first animations to be used on television.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on June 21, 1981 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 2 April 2026.

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