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Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90

World-renowned political cartoonist Pat Oliphant has died at age 90, leaving a legacy of skewering the powerful.

By · Published July 14, 2026  15:26 UTC · Updated July 17, 2026  05:26 UTC

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Pat Oliphant, a Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist and Santa Fe resident, died at age 90. He was described as a world-renowned artist who used his work to skewer presidents and other powerful figures.

Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: World-renowned political cartoonist Pat Oliphant has died at age 90, leaving a legacy of skewering the powerful.
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Pat Oliphant, a prizewinning giant of political cartooning and resident of Santa Fe, has passed away at the age of 90. Coverage from The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Indian Express emphasizes his "savage art" and his reputation for skewering presidents and other powerful figures.

The Daily Cartoonist and Santa Fe New Mexican also report on his death. Future updates will likely focus on the professional legacy of the world-renowned artist.

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How old was Pat Oliphant when he died?

He was 90 years old.

Where did Pat Oliphant live?

According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, he was a resident of Santa Fe.

What was Oliphant known for in his professional work?

He was a prizewinning political cartoonist known for skewering presidents and those in power.

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