Death Summary: Miranda died of natural causes at his home in Loutolim. Honoring his last wish, his body was cremated and his funeral was held at Luotolim.

Who was Mario Miranda : Mario João Carlos do Rosario de Brit de Miranda, more commonly known as Mario Miranda, was an Indian cartoonist who was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and Padma Shri in 1988. During his career Miranda worked regularly with The Times of India, The Economic Times and The Illustrated Weekly of India.

In 1974 he was invited to the United States which enabled him to promote his art and interact with other cartoonists in the US. During his travels he got a chance to work with Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, and he also met Herblock, notable Washington Post cartoonist.

Categories: Artists, Writers.