Eric Heath (artist)
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23 November 1923
Eric Heath | |
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| Born | Eric Walmsley Heath 23 November 1923 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 27 July 2025 (aged 101) |
| Known for | Cartoons in The Dominion newspaper |
Eric Walmsley Heath (23 November 1923 – 27 July 2025) was a New Zealand visual artist, illustrator, and cartoonist.[1]
Heath was born in Wellington and began his professional life working as a filing clerk for The Evening Post.[2] He joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force during World War II and served with the Air Sea Rescue Catalina Squadron in the Solomon Islands.[2]
After his military service, Heath returned to working for The Evening Post, training as a photo engraver.[2] Subsequent to this he worked as a freelance artist.[2] In 1965, Heath had his first cartoon published in The Dominion newspaper.[3] He was the editorial cartoonist for The Dominion from 1964 until 1993 and produced five cartoons a week for 28 years.[3][4]
Heath also produced illustrations for commissioned or collaborative books covering diverse subject matter.[4][3]
