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July 14, 2010

American Splendor comic book writer Harvey Pekar dies at 70

American Splendor comic book writer Harvey Pekar dies at 70
Underground comic book writer Harvey Pekar, best known as the inspiration for the film American Splendor, died Monday morning in his Cleveland Heights home. He was 70.

Famed Cleveland Comic Book Writer Harvey Pekar Dies

Famed Cleveland Comic Book Writer Harvey Pekar Dies
CLEVELAND HTS., Ohio — Famed underground comic writer Harvey Pekar was found dead in his Cleveland Heights home on Monday morning, according to officials with the Cuyahoga County Coroners Office.