Cartoon legend Raymond Briggs brought joy to millions but fans will be shocked by what he really thought of The Snowman
RAYMOND BRIGGS became as much part of Christmas as presents thanks to his much-loved creation The Snowman. But the brilliant illustrator, cartoonist, graphic novelist and author, who died on Tuesday aged 88, was no fan of the festive season, remarking once: “I don’t like it at all and I make a point of grumping about it.” Christmas celebrations were “so full of anxiety” for Briggs, who died on Tuesday aged 88.