When the news of Barks' passing was hardly covered by the press in America, "in Europe the sad news was flashed instantly across the airwaves and every newspaper — they realized the world had lost one of the most beloved, influential and well-known creators in international culture."
Ketika berita lewat Barks 'hampir tidak ditutupi oleh pers di Amerika, "di Eropa berita sedih itu melintas langsung di gelombang udara dan setiap surat kabar - mereka menyadari dunia telah kehilangan salah satu yang paling dicintai, berpengaruh dan terkenal pencipta dalam budaya internasional. "