Final 'Peanuts' Comic Strip Runs in U.S. Newspapers

The iconic comic series ends after nearly 50 years.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The last original Peanuts comic strip was published in newspapers across the United States on February 13, 2000, just one day after the death of its creator, Charles M. Schulz, at the age of 77. Schulz had drawn nearly every single strip in the series for close to 50 years before retiring in 2000.

Why it matters

Peanuts was one of the most beloved and longest-running comic strips in history, captivating readers for generations with its relatable characters and poignant storytelling. The end of the strip marked the conclusion of an era in American popular culture.

The details

Schulz had announced his retirement from Peanuts in late 1999 after being diagnosed with colon cancer. The final strip was published the day after his death on February 12, 2000, bringing an end to the iconic series that had run in newspapers nationwide since 1950.

  • The final Peanuts comic strip was published on February 13, 2000.
  • Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, died on February 12, 2000 at the age of 77.

The players

Charles M. Schulz

The creator of the Peanuts comic strip, which ran in newspapers for nearly 50 years until his retirement in 2000.

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The takeaway

The end of Peanuts marked the conclusion of one of the most iconic and beloved comic strips in American history, a testament to the enduring appeal of Schulz's relatable characters and poignant storytelling.