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Death of children's author Janosch

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2026-11-06 17:00 UTC → 2026-11-07 10:18 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Renowned German author and illustrator Horst Eckert, known by his pen name Janosch, has died at the age of 95 on the island of Tenerife. His death occurred on November 3. 3, 2026. Janosch achieved international fame through iconic characters such as the Little Tiger, the Little Bear, and the Tigerente. His works, including the 1978 bestseller “Oh, wie schön ist Panama,” have been translated into ~~dozens of~~ over 30 languages. Throughout his career, he published more than 150 books that emphasized values such as friendship, solidarity, and humanity. Following his passing, various organizations have announced tributes. The KiKA channel is making selected short stories available ~~online,~~ online and via its app, and the “Tigerenten Club” planned a special tribute during its live broadcast. Additionally, the Westfälisches Landestheater in Castrop-Rauxel noted that his work continues to be performed on ~~stage.~~ stage, with a production of “Post für den Tiger” scheduled for December.

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