"Clifford the Big Red Dog" Author Passes Away

Author Norman Bridwell passed away on Friday, December 12, at the age of 86, Us Weekly reports. Bridwell famously authored the "Clifford the Big Red Dog" books. He wrote over 150 books for his publisher Scholastic over the years, 2 of which will be released posthumously in 2015. He is survived by his wife Norma, the couple's two children, and three grandchildren.