Frank Frazetta, a fantasy artist best known for painting the covers of Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian books, died after suffering a stroke Sunday night in Fort Myers, Fla., according to the Associated Press. He was 82. Frazetta, who illustrated over 150 books and comic books as well as movie posters for films like What’s New Pussycat? and the covers of several Molly Hatchet albums, was the subject of the 2003 documentary Frazetta: Painting With Fire.
May 10
2010
07:37 PM ET
Fantasy artist Frank Frazetta dead at 82
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damn fine artist. rest in peace, Fraz.
Agreed. One of my all time favs.
Thank you for the wonderful art and inspiration.
At least EW posted his passing.He was a great artist.RiP Mr. Frazetta.
What a bummer, LOVE his drawings. RIP
I had the privilege of being able to say hello to him at Orlando Megacon about 12 years ago. He was one of the greatest fantasy and good girl artists of the Golden and Silver Ages of comics, if not the greatest. When I went to the School of Visual Arts in the 1970s just about everybody in the comics media classes studied the techniques of Frank Frazetta. He was truly one of a kind. RIP Mr. Frazetta.
Those great artists from my childhood are dying off! Damn, I feel old.
He made some seriously great art, Rest in peace.
I grew up on those Conan books. His art was truly amazing. I’m thankful for his amazing vision and talent.
Your\’s is a point of view where real intelligence sihens through.
RIP amazing artist
RIP great artist
You brought my dreams to LIFE!!You will never be forgotten-Rest In Peace
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Ellie and Frank will not be forgotten r.i.p.