Michael Bond sits with a Paddington Bear toy in 2008. Bond died Tuesday, according to his publisher, nearly six decades after his beloved character first appeared in print.

In this Thursday, June 5, 2008 file photo, British author Michael Bond sits with a Paddington Bear toy during an interview with The Associated Press in London.

Michael Bond attended Presentation College, a Roman Catholic school in Reading, but dropped out at 14. During World War II, he served in the both the Royal Air Force and the British Army.

Paddington Bear author Michael Bond dies at 91 00:56. LONDON -- The creator of one of the world's most beloved fictional bears has died at 91.It was a last-minute Christmas gift for his wife -- a ...

Michael Bond, the British writer whose ursine creation, Paddington Bear, became one of the most beloved characters in the animal kingdom of children’s literature, died June 27 at his home in London.

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Sad to hear that Michael Bond, Paddington Bear creator, has died. We thank him for all he did to help people understand refugee issues — Refugee Council 🧡 (@refugeecouncil) June 28, 2017.

Sad to hear that Michael Bond, Paddington Bear creator, has died. We thank him for all he did to help people understand refugee issues — Refugee Council 🧡 (@refugeecouncil) June 28, 2017.