Michael Bond- Creator of Paddington Bear Dies at 91

mediaexpress.reuters.com: The creator of the children's literary character Paddington Bear has died. Michael Bond passed away on June 27 at age 91 after suffering from a short illness. His beloved character has been enjoyed by generations of children, with more than 35 million books sold.

First appearing in the 1958 story "A Bear called Paddington," the marmalade-loving character was named after the London railway station where he was found. A statue marking the location served as a memorial site for the city's commuters.