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December 28, 1955
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Ham Fisher, 54, creator of the Joe Palooka comic strip syndicated in 800 newspapers, was found dead in a New York studio from apparent suicide by pills, citing failing eyesight and diabetes in notes. The strip, started in 1930, will continue with other cartoonists.
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Ham Fisher, Creator Of Comic Strip Joe Palooka, Found Death In Studio
NEW YORK. Ham Fisher, creator of the popular comic strip hero, Joe Palooka, was found dead last night in a friend's studio. Nearby were two notes indicating suicide, police reported.
Fisher, 54, whose full name was Hammond Edward Fisher, wrote in the note of failing eyesight and a diabetic condition. He said that he had swallowed some pills.
"May God and my beloved ones forgive me. I have provided for them amply."
Fisher, whose strip was syndicated at the time of his death in some 800 newspapers, was a self-taught cartoonist. He practiced his art in spare time while working as a reporter and advertising salesman on his hometown newspaper, the Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Record.
Charles McAdam Jr., son of the president of the McNaught Syndicate, said the Joe Palooka comic strip will be continued by other cartoonists.
The Joe Palooka strip was started in 1930. Joe began as a not-too-bright and guileless boxer but later developed in a gentle, well-spoken chap devoted to sportsmanship and fair play.
NEW YORK. Ham Fisher, creator of the popular comic strip hero, Joe Palooka, was found dead last night in a friend's studio. Nearby were two notes indicating suicide, police reported.
Fisher, 54, whose full name was Hammond Edward Fisher, wrote in the note of failing eyesight and a diabetic condition. He said that he had swallowed some pills.
"May God and my beloved ones forgive me. I have provided for them amply."
Fisher, whose strip was syndicated at the time of his death in some 800 newspapers, was a self-taught cartoonist. He practiced his art in spare time while working as a reporter and advertising salesman on his hometown newspaper, the Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Record.
Charles McAdam Jr., son of the president of the McNaught Syndicate, said the Joe Palooka comic strip will be continued by other cartoonists.
The Joe Palooka strip was started in 1930. Joe began as a not-too-bright and guileless boxer but later developed in a gentle, well-spoken chap devoted to sportsmanship and fair play.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Ham Fisher
Joe Palooka
Suicide
Comic Strip
Cartoonist
Diabetes
Failing Eyesight
What entities or persons were involved?
Ham Fisher
Hammond Edward Fisher
Joe Palooka
Charles Mcadam Jr.
Where did it happen?
New York; Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Story Details
Key Persons
Ham Fisher
Hammond Edward Fisher
Joe Palooka
Charles Mcadam Jr.
Location
New York; Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Event Date
Last Night; 1930
Story Details
Ham Fisher, self-taught cartoonist and creator of Joe Palooka strip started in 1930, found dead at 54 in a New York studio from suicide by pills due to failing eyesight and diabetes; notes expressed forgiveness and provision for loved ones; strip to continue.