Famous Greek cartoonist Ilias Skoulas passed away on Thursday, November 20, at the age of 87.
The artist was born in Alikianos, Chania, Crete, in 1927. At the age of 32 he started working as a satirical cartoonist for Greek newspaper Anexartitos Typos. During his career he worked for some of the most well-known Greek newspapers such as Kathimerini, Ethnos, Eleftheros Typos, Akropolis and many magazines.
Skoulas was one the most successful and recognized cartoonists of his era. He published thirteen books and presented his work in four individual and three international cartoon exhibitions. He was a respected public figure who devoted himself to his work.
His funeral will be held on Friday, November 21, at Nea Smyrni cemetery in Athens, Greece.
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