Robert Tyndall

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Robert Tyndall

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News of this illustrator seems to have passed unannounced on the Society Forums. You can read an obituary HERE.
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How terribly sad. Even worse that we should miss it. :oops:
RIP Robert.
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Sad news.Thank you for informing us Nigel.
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That is indeed sad news, but it's a nice obituary. I've just looked back at some old EB Day photos - what a lovely, smiling man he was.
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Very sad news indeed. And a terrible pity that we almost missed it. Thanks for bringing it to our attention Nigel. I too remember him from the EBS day and recall being amazed by how nice, funny and above all, talented he was. RIP. :cry:
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Yes, what sad news. :cry: Like Ming & Lucky star, I remember him from the EBS day. What a star he was.
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I first learned the sad news of Robert's death in my local Brighton paper on 13th September. I also remember first meeting him at The Enid Blyton Day 2006 and being impressed by how pleasant and friendly he was. RIP.
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RIP Robert Tyndall. It was a pleasure and a privilege to see him at Enid Blyton Days.
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RIP Robert Tyndall. I've seen some of his work on the Enid Blyton Day 2006 review. Here's a reminder of those days with him:
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What a shame his work will live on and his smile will always be remembered.
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Lovely photos, Abi; thanks for sharing them with us.
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Just saw this, very sad, he was a very talented artist.
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