William Vance
William Vance was the pen name of William van Cutsem (8 September 1935 – 14 May 2018), a Belgian comics artist. He was born in Anderlecht, Belgium. Vance was known for his distinctive realistic style and work in Franco-Belgian comics.[1] His best known works were XIII, Bob Morane, Bruce J. Hawker and Bruno Brazil.
| William Vance | |
|---|---|
| Born | William van Cutsem 8 September 1935 Anderlecht, Belgium |
| Died | 14 May 2018 (aged 82) Santander, Spain |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Area(s) | artist, writer |
Notable works | XIII Bob Morane Bruce J. Hawker Bruno Brazil |
Vance died on 14 May 2018 in Santander, Spain of Parkinson's disease at the age of 82.[2] In 2010, Vance retired because of the illness.
Awards
References
- ↑ Quoidbach, Serge (15 May 2018). "PORTRAIT: William Vance, le dessinateur de XIII, s'est éteint" (in fr). L'Echo. https://www.lecho.be/culture/general/william-vance-le-dessinateur-de-xiii-s-est-eteint/10011743.html.
- ↑ "Décès de William Vance, le dessinateur de «XIII»" (in fr). Tribune de Genève. 15 May 2018. https://www.tdg.ch/culture/deces-william-vance-dessinateur-xiii/story/12515119.
- ↑ "Stripmonument William Vance overleden" (in nl). De Morgen. 15 May 2018. https://www.demorgen.be/boeken/stripmonument-william-vance-overleden-b032ad8e/.
- ↑ Belga (2009-10-12) (in nl). Spiritual father of XIII is honorary citizen of Brussels. De Standaard. http://www.standaard.be/Artikel/Detail.aspx?artikelId=DMF20091012_008. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
Other websites
- William Vance biography on Lambiek Comiclopedia
- Belgian Comic Book Artist William Vance Dies