John Arthur Cunliffe (16 June 1933 – 20 September 2018) was an English children's book author and television presenter. He was known for creating the characters of Postman Pat and Rosie and Jim.[1][2][3]
Cunliffe was born in Colne, Lancashire. He died on 20 September 2018, aged 85 from Sky, BBC and ITV News.[4]