Hendrik Magdalenus "Dick" Bruna (23 August 1927 – 16 February 2017) was a Dutch writer, illustrator and graphic designer. He wrote and illustrated over 200 children's books. He was best known for creating the character Miffy (Dutch: nijntje). His last book, Queen Miffy, was published in 2007. He was born in Utrecht.
Bruna died on 16 February 2017 in Utrecht, at the age of 89.[1]
