Alexander Arthur Henry Stitt (January 3, 1937 – October 2, 2016) was an Australian cartoonist, artist and celebrity whose work is well remembered in the

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campaign, as well as for Sid the Seagull, and Norm, both created for a variety of healthy living

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Funeral held for artist Alex Stitt, the man behind popular Life. Be In It character Norm
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'' October 11, 2016 9:45am, Retrieved on 23/2/18 He was awarded a Member of the

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Alexander Stitt, It's An Honour, Australia. Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Accessed 22/2/18 : https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/1153827 in early 2016. He also helped create and direct a number of animated feature films.

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Australian cartoonists Members of the Order of Australia 1937 births 2016 deaths {{Australia-artist-stub