Is Dick king-smith dead

dick king smith died on the 4th of January this year (2011) here's some facts about him.His first book was published in 1978.In 1991 Dick king smith was voted author of the year.He has 3 children 7 great gran children and i think 12 gran children.He lived in a cottage.He died age 88.Let him rest in peace and thank him for making us smile through his Words.