Michael Bond
Thomas Michael Bond OBE (13 January 1926 – 27 June 2017) was an English author. He was best known for his Paddington Bear series of books. Bond was awarded a OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2015.[1]
Michael Bond OBE | |
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| Born | Thomas Michael Bond 13 January 1926 |
| Died | 27 June 2017 (aged 91) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Education | Presentation College, Reading |
| Occupation | Author |
| Years active | 1945-2017 |
| Known for | Author of the Paddington Bear series |
| Children | 2 |
Bond died on 27 June 2017 at his London home from a short-illness at the age of 91.[2]
Michael Bond Media
Art installation depicting Bond in Saint Mary's Square, Paddington, with Paddington Bear
Statue of Paddington Bear in Paddington Station following Michael Bond's death.
References
- ↑ "Birthday Honours 2015", BBC News, 13 June 2015
- ↑ Michael Bond, Paddington Bear Creator, Is Dead at 91 The New York Times, June 28, 2017