Tributes have been coming in for Michael Bond, the creator of Paddington who has died after a short illness at the age of 91.
Bond was still writing stories about the famous bear earlier this year. A second Paddington film is currently in production. Buy the first one on DVD here.
Stephen Fry tweeted: "So sorry to hear that Michael Bond has departed. He was as kindly, dignified, charming & lovable as the immortal Paddington Bear he gave us."
David Walliams wrote: "I had the great pleasure of spending time with #MichaelBond A dazzling wit & perfect gentleman. On meeting him I realised he was #Paddington"
