This was the final ‘'Peanuts’‘ comic strip ever drawn by Charles M. Schulz, in the form of a farewell letter to his readers.
It also served as an epitaph of sorts, as Schulz would pass away the night before, as this final strip was hitting newsstands.
[Charlie Brown]
No, I think he's writing..
[Snoopy (typing)]
Dear Friends...
Dear Friends,
I have been fortunate to draw Charlie Brown and his friends for almost 50 years. It has been the fulfillment of my childhood ambition.
Unfortunately, I am no longer able to maintain the schedule demanded by a daily comic strip. My family does not wish Peanuts to be continued by anyone else, therefore I am announcing my retirement.
I have been grateful over the years for the loyalty of our editors and the wonderful support and love expressed to me by fans of the comic strip.
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy...how can I ever forget them...
-Charles M. Schulz
Final Peanuts Comic was written by Charles M. Schulz.
Charles M. Schulz released Final Peanuts Comic on Sun Feb 13 2000.