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Acclaimed American illustrator and painter Robert McGinnis has passed away at the age of 99, as reported by Variety. According to his obituary on Legacy, he died on March 10.

McGinnis is perhaps most renowned for his iconic poster art for various James Bond films spanning several decades. His contributions to the franchise began with 1965’s Thunderball and continued with You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Live and Let Die, and the 1967 parody version of Casino Royale. Beyond the Bond series, McGinnis created over 40 movie posters, including Breakfast at Tiffany’s (his debut assignment), Barbarella, and three Matt Helm films. As his popularity grew, the term “the McGinnis Woman” emerged as a defining characteristic of his work, often featuring bikini-clad women alongside chiseled men of the era.

Born on February 3, 1926, McGinnis is described by Legacy as “one of the most prolific illustrators of the 20th century.” Early in his career, he apprenticed at Walt Disney Studios and later worked at Dell Publishing, where he illustrated covers for paperback novels across various genres, including detective fiction, horror, and fantasy. His work also appeared in prominent magazines such as National Geographic, TIME, and Reader’s Digest. In 2016, he began creating retro covers for reissued Neil Gaiman books.

McGinnis is survived by his three children and their respective families.

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