Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53

Political cartoonist Jon Kudelka has died aged 53. Photograph: Youtube/Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

Jon Kudelka, the Australian political cartoonist, has died at the age of 53.

His wife, Margaret Kudelka, announced the news in a statement on Monday: “We are sad to tell you that our beloved, brilliant Jon Kudelka died peacefully in South Hobart on Sunday afternoon, surrounded by his family and friends.”