Graphic Artist, Hollywood Inspiration, Moebius Dies at 73

Jean Giraud, the graphic artist also known as Moebius, died over the weekend at the age of 73 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Giraud’s sci-fi, alien landscapes were popular in Hollywood and the artist served as a consultant on a number of films–including Ridley Scott’s Alien, Steven Lisberger’s original Tron and The Fifth Element among others.

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Even as Giraud’s productivity narrowed in recent years, his stature in the creative community seemed to grow as young illustrators, digital artists and video game designers looked to his work as a key compass point.

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