Phil Frank, 1943-2007

Carl Nolte
Chronicle Staff Writer
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007

Phil Frank, the creator of the Farley and Elderberries comic strips, dies after a months-long illness. He was 64.

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Farley Archives

Final farewell to Frank and Farley (1/1/2008)
Whimsical adieu to Phil Frank (9/25)
Also: Phil Frank puts down his pen (9/07)
Two Cents: What has his work meant to you?
Chronicle readers say goodbye (9/07)
Bad Reporter pays tribute to Phil Frank
The cast of characters (9/07)
The Frank Family's Web site

9.5.07

Dear Farley Readers,

I have enjoyed putting pen to paper and creating the Farley strip for the past 32 years. But my greatest joy has been my association with readers of the strip since it first appeared as an exclusive feature in the San Francisco Chronicle in 1985. The readers of Farley have been the real heroes — continuing to provide me with some of the strips best ideas and characters by phone, letters, faxes and emails. It is your input and support that has given the Farley strip it's heart and soul and has made my job so much fun.

Thank you from a grateful cartoonist.

Yours,

Phil Frank