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December 11, 1996
Willie Rushton, English cartoonist, author, and publisher, co-founded Private Eye (born 1937)
Willie Rushton
William George Rushton was an English cartoonist, comedian actor and satirist who co-founded the satirical magazine Private Eye.
Private Eye
Private Eye is a British fortnightly satirical and current affairs news magazine, founded in 1961. It is published in London and has been edited by Ian Hislop since 1986. The publication is widely recognised for its prominent criticism and lampooning of public figures. It is also known for its in-depth investigative journalism into under-reported scandals and cover-ups.