Richard McClure Scarry was an American children's author and illustrator who published over 300 books with total sales of over 100 million worldwide. He is best known for his Best Ever book series that take place primarily in the fictional town of Busytown, which spawned a media franchise.

How did Richard Scarry die?

Richard Scarry, a best-selling author and illustrator of children's books, died on Saturday at Saanen hospital in Gstaad, Switzerland. He was 74 and lived in Gstaad. The cause was a heart attack, said his son, Richard Jr.

When was Richard Scarry born?

Richard McClure Scarry, writer and illustrator: born Boston, Massachusetts 5 June 1919; married 1948 Patricia Murphy (one son); died Gstaad, Switzerland 30 April 1994.