Lynne Reid Banks dead aged 94: Much-loved British author dies of cancer as family pays tribute to ‘massive legacy’
NATIONAL treasure, Lynne Reid Banks, has sadly died aged 94 after her cancer battle.
The beloved author passed away “peacefully with her family around her” on Thursday afternoon, confirmed her literary agent.
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Devoted son, Gillon Stephenson, said his mother “leaves a massive legacy of wonderful work”.
He added every day he “receives messages from people saying what a difference she has made”.
The British author was born in Barnes, West London, in 1929.
As a young girl she was evacuated with her mother and cousin, Christopher, in 1940 during World War Two.
The family were sent to Saskatoon in the Canadian prairies for five years.
She wrote many much-loved children’s stories including The Red Red Dragon, Tiger Tiger, Angela And Diabola and picture book, The Spice Rack.
The first book from her The Indian In The Cupboard series was released in 1980 and the popular story was turned into a film.
Comedian Steve Coogan starred in 1995 on-screen version of the tale.