Ezquerras death was confirmed ina post on the2000 ADwebsiteMonday.
Ezquerra revealed that he had lung cancer in 2010, and the cancer returned earlier this year.
He was instrumental in the early success of2000 AD, which launched in 1977.

Credit: 2000 AD Graphic Novels
His exemplary work served as inspiration for me and countless other filmmakers and artists worldwide.
A creative genius with an inimitable style of drawing (though me & my brother tried).
For so many great visions of the future, especially Strontium Dog, I thank you Carlos.