Legendary Marvel and IDW artist, Jeffrey Veregge, passed away at the age of 50 from a heart attack. Veregge has provided incredible cover artwork for the aforementioned publishers throughout his career.
Veregge’s death was first announced on his wife Christina’s Facebook page and later on Marvel Entertainment’s X account. The industry giant praised his work for them over the years, stating, “We are saddened to learn artist and writer Jeffrey Veregge has passed away. His striking and beautiful use of formline designs celebrated both pop culture and tradition, reimagining Marvel and beyond in ways that will never fade. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones.”
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The artist was first diagnosed with Lupus in 2021, and just like the many characters featured in his artwork, he battled it like a true superhero. Christine wrote in her Facebook post, “We’re heartbroken to share the devastating news that our beloved Jeffrey passed away unexpectedly this morning from a heart attack. Our family is in shock and trying to process this unimaginable pain.”
Christine further elaborated on his bravery, “For 1025 days he fought lupus like the superhero we knew him to be. The strength, faith, determination and courage he showed while being in the hospital for a total of 925 days was an inspiration to us all. He fought so hard for his family and his 3 children who were his absolute pride and joy. She also wrote about the impact he had and will continue to have on the world, “He will be missed more than words can express. This world was a better place because of him.”
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Veregge was the cover artist for the solo series of Marvel’s first Native American hero, Red Wolf. The artist expressed his excitement regarding the character and how he was inspired by his own roots. “As a native, I’m really excited to see that he can do things, he can figure out things and stand with Captain America, and hold his own in this universe. That’s what’s awesome about it: You have all these characters of different nationalities and ethnicities, but it’s not all about their culture. It’s about them being a hero,” he said.
CBR sends all our love and condolences to Jeffrey Veregge’s loved ones during this difficult time. He was a true legend in the comic book world and brought fans so much joy throughout the years. His legacy will continue to live on through his fans and incredible artwork.
