Neil Gaiman

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Amanda Palmer, Neil Gaiman’s former partner, denies claims of human trafficking • Feb. 10, 2025, 10:50 AM ET (The Guardian)

Amanda Palmer, wife of Neil Gaiman, denies sex-trafficking allegation • Feb. 9, 2025, 1:21 PM ET (Sydney Morning Herald)

Correction: Gaiman-Sexual Assault Lawsuits story • Feb. 4, 2025, 11:36 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	Neil Richard Gaiman
Born	November 10, 1960 (age 64) • England
Awards And Honors	Newbery Medal (2009)
Notable Works	“Anansi Boys” • “Black Orchid” • “Eternity’s Wheel” • “InterWorld” • Marvelman • “The Graveyard Book” • “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” • “The Sandman” • “The Silver Dream” • “Violent Cases”

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