Bill 'Captain Fun' Linden, former Sun-Times page designer, dies at 79
Bill Linden, a former graphic designer and page layout artist for the Chicago Sun-Times, has died at age 79. Known as "Captain Fun" for his humorous personality and costumes, he worked at the newspaper from 1969 to 1996. He was recognized for his creativity in the art department during his long career.
Bill Linden was a dispenser of gratis grins.When he turned to look at you, a clown nose or a pirate's eye patch might be on his face.He had drawers full of silly glasses and hats and owned a white Elvis Presley jumpsuit and a red Sgt. Pepper uniform.Mr. Linden worked for the Chicago Sun-Times from 1969 to 1996 doing graphic design and page layout."It was a creative world in the art department — people sketching and setting up photo shoots. It doesn't exist anymore, but I liked to visit back…
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