Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond dies

[Eugene]

Source: BBC

3 minutes ago Entertainment & Arts

Michael Bond, the creator of beloved children's character Paddington Bear, has died at the age of 91.

He died at his home on Tuesday following a short illness, a statement from his publisher Harper Collins said.

Bond published his first book, A Bear Called Paddington, in 1958.

The character, a bear from Peru who comes to live in London, went on to inspire a series of books, an animated TV series and a successful 2014 film.

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[NeoGreen]

1. Orange Marmalade (NT)

[shenmue]

2. ...

[BumRushDaShow]

3. R.I.P.

to the creator of an iconic little character that was a bit different from the other little British bear Winnie the Pooh.

[melman]

4. He's not just from Peru

He's from deepest, darkest Peru. I love Paddington. My number one favorite when I was a kid.



RIP Michael Bond

[Aristus]

5. I remember when I was a kid, and I heard about Paddington Station, I thought

"They named it after the bear! Cool!"

[Txbluedog]

6. I may sound crazy

but I am going to give my Paddington Bear a long hug tonight