Children's book author and illustrator Jill Murphy created The Worst Witch and The Large Family series, among many others. She was known for capturing a range of human emotions in her whimsical tales.

According to her publisher, her son Charlie and niece Isabelle were at her side. If you ever needed five minutes of peace from parenting, Jill Murphy was your friend.

The Worst Witch author Jill Murphy has died at the age of 72. ... died from cancer on August 18 with her son and niece at her side in hospital in Cornwall, her publisher confirmed. ...

Jill Murphy (Macmillan Children’s Books/PA) Laura Harding. 20 August 2021. ... Her son Charlie Murphy said in a statement: “I feel beyond lucky to have had a mum like mine, ...

Children's author and illustrator Jill Murphy, who created the beloved Worst Witch books, has died at the age of 72. Murphy also published picture books including the Large family series, Peace at ...

Children's author and illustrator Jill Murphy, who created the beloved Worst Witch books, has died at the age of 72. Murphy also published picture books including the Large family series, Peace at ...

Children’s author and illustrator Jill Murphy, best known for the Worst Witch novels and Large Family picture books, has died aged 72. ao link Subscribe from less than £3.50 a week ...