Michael Bond, the person responsible for the existence of Paddington Bear, passed away aged 91 after a short illness.

Bond published his first book, A Bear Called Paddington, in 1958. Paddington is from Peru and loves marmalade.

The author was born in Newbury, Berkshire, in 1926. He was writing his whole life, until his death. He published his latest story, Paddington’s Finest Hour, in April this year.

Harper Collings shared a statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce that Michael Bond, CBE, the creator of one of Britain’s best-loved children’s characters, Paddington, died at home yesterday aged 91 following a short illness.”

Michael Bond, the person responsible for the existence of Paddington Bear, passed away aged 91 after a short illness.

Bond published his first book, A Bear Called Paddington, in 1958. Paddington is from Peru and loves marmalade.

The author was born in Newbury, Berkshire, in 1926. He was writing his whole life, until his death. He published his latest story, Paddington’s Finest Hour, in April this year.

Harper Collings shared a statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce that Michael Bond, CBE, the creator of one of Britain’s best-loved children’s characters, Paddington, died at home yesterday aged 91 following a short illness.”