As per our current Database, Phoebe Gilman has been died on Aug 29, 2002 (age 62).
When Phoebe Gilman die, Phoebe Gilman was 62 years old.
| Popular As | Phoebe Gilman |
| Occupation | Children's Author |
| Age | 62 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | April 4, 1940 (The Bronx, NY) |
| Birthday | April 4 |
| Town/City | The Bronx, NY |
| Nationality | NY |
Phoebe Gilman’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Phoebe Gilman was born in the Year of the Dragon. A powerful sign, those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dragon are energetic and warm-hearted, charismatic, lucky at love and egotistic. They’re natural born leaders, good at giving orders and doing what’s necessary to remain on top. Compatible with Monkey and Rat.
American-born children's author and Illustrator who is known for creating strong female characters. Her most popular works include Something From Nothing (1992) and Wonderful Pigs of Jillian Jiggs (1987).
She studied at both Hunter College and the Art Students League of New York and subsequently traveled Europe while making a living as a Painter. She published her first children's book, The Balloon Tree, in 1984.
In 1993, she won the Ruth Schwartz Award for Best children's Book for her work, Something From Nothing.
She died of leukemia in her early sixties. She was survived by her three children, as well as by her husband, Brian Bender.
She and American poet, Malka Lee, both attended Hunter College.
