Eric Heath
New Zealand artist, illustrator and cartoonist
About Eric Heath
Lived 1923 – 2025 (aged 101). Eric Heath was a New Zealand cartoonist and scientific illustrator.
Eric Walmsley Heath (23 November 1923 – 27 July 2025) was a New Zealand visual artist, illustrator, and cartoonist.
Early life and work Heath was born in Wellington and began his professional life working as a filing clerk for The Evening Post. He joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force during World War II and served with the Air Sea Rescue Catalina Squadron in the Solomon Islands.
Heath also produced illustrations for commissioned or collaborative books covering diverse subject matter.
Heath participated in scuba diving and helped establish the Wellington Underwater Club in 1951. He also built stage sets for the Plimmerton Little Theatre group and replica bumboats.
Heath died on 27 July 2025, at the age of 101.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric Heath?
New Zealand artist, illustrator and cartoonist (1923–2025)
When was Eric Heath born?
Eric Heath was born on 28 November 1923.
When did Eric Heath die?
Eric Heath died on 27 July 2025.
What was Eric Heath's occupation?
Eric Heath was a cartoonist and scientific illustrator.
What nationality was Eric Heath?
Eric Heath was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Heath. https://biography.guide/eric-heath-cartoonist/
MLA: "Eric Heath." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-heath-cartoonist/.
Chicago: "Eric Heath." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-heath-cartoonist/.
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