The Snowman’s generous gifts

RAYMOND BRIGGS brought joy to millions with his children’s stories such as The Snowman and Fungus The Bogeyman.

And he’ll bring joy to many more from beyond the grave.

I can disclose that Briggs, who died last summer aged 88, has left a total of £6 million in his will.

Newly released probate documents reveal that his house in Sussex has been left to his two children, but the rest of his fortune is to go to good causes. Three charities are expected to benefit.

He asked to be buried in East Chiltington Churchyard, East Sussex, with the headstone inscribed with a quote from his granddaughter: ‘Raymond is not a normal person.’