'He leaves a special legacy: long live the bear from darkest Peru. 'Michael will be greatly missed by his legions of fans and especially by his wife, Sue, his family and of course by his beloved guinea pigs,' he said. Brown in the movie adaptations, said news of Bond's death came on the final day of shooting for the upcoming film.īonneville said Paddington's 'enthusiasm and optimism has given pleasure to millions across the generations.' 'Bears have this quality that children in particular feel they can tell their secrets to and they won't pass them on.'Īctor Hugh Bonneville, who plays Mr. 'I think dolls are always wondering what they're going to wear next,' he told The Associated Press. Many of the children had name tags hung around their necks.īond said a sense of vulnerability 'was an important part of Paddington's persona' and a reason why children were drawn to him.Įxplaining the character's enduring appeal in 2008, Bond said 'there's something about bears which sets them apart from the other toys.'

Nearly fifty years ago, a small bear from Darkest Peru set out. This is your first port of call for finding out everything relating to the famous bear, his author Michael Bond and the movie.) Home. The very first, classic Paddington picture book, with updated art from the original artist. In creating the initially homeless Paddington, Bond drew on memories of the refugees and evacuees who streamed through British train stations before and after World War II, seeking security in safer places. Welcome to the official Paddington website.

Paddington by Michael Bond