Hugh Lofting's Death
Born (Birthday) Jan 14, 1886
Death Date September 26, 1947
Age of Death 61 years
Cause of Death N/A
Profession Children's Author
The children’s author Hugh Lofting died at the age of 61. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
British children’s author who created the famous Doctor Dolittle character. Lofting was the 1923 recipient of the prestigious Newbery Medal.
He was born to an English-Irish family. His older brother, Hilary, became a novelist.
Quotes
"I make no claim to be an authority on writing or illustrating for children.
"There has always been a tendency to classify children almost as a distinct species.
"The fact that I have been successful merely means that I can write and illustrate in my own way.