Michael Bond CBE - 1926 -2017

[whole diary]

[bobm]

From the BBC^» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page)

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 marmalade-loving bear from "deepest, darkest Peru" who comes to live in London, went on to inspire a series of books, an animated TV series and a successful 2014 film.

Another part of my childhood gone.   

[Western Pathfinder]

Yes another of the best bits of my childhood has gone RIP Mr Bond and thank you for giving us the bear.

[John R]

A sad moment for those of us brought up in an era when children's books formed a large part of our learning and entertainment. I do hope Network Rail acknowledge his passing in some appropriate manner at Paddington over the next couple of days.

[1st fan]

A sad moment for those of us brought up in an era when children's books formed a large part of our learning and entertainment. I do hope Network Rail acknowledge his passing in some appropriate manner at Paddington over the next couple of days.

Seconded!

[patch38]

Several bunches of flowers left on the bronze statue of Paddington today. A thoughtful touch by whoever was responsible.

Marmalade too!

http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/people-are-leaving-jars-of-marmalade-and-flowers-at-the-paddington-bear-statue-in-london-a3575741.html

[ChrisB]

Filming for the "Paddington 2" was completed on the day he died....

[JayMac]

I do hope Network Rail acknowledge his passing in some appropriate manner at Paddington over the next couple of days.

Not Network Rail directly, but the Paddington Bear shop on The Lawn at Paddington Station, in association with Michael Bond's publishers, HarperCollins, have opened a book of condolence.

[1st fan]

I do hope Network Rail acknowledge his passing in some appropriate manner at Paddington over the next couple of days.

Very nice tweet from Network Rail West

"RIP Michael Bond.  We will, with the very greatest of pride, continue to Look After This Bear."

https://twitter.com/networkrailwest/status/880047268593840129

[bobm]

Still drawing the crowds at Paddington.

A steady stream stopped to take pictures after a crowded service from the West of England arrived on platform 1.