Jean Adamson dead at 96: Beloved children’s author and illustrator best known for Topsy and Tim books dies TOPSY and Tim creator Jean Adamson has died aged 96.
Her family said in a a statment: “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Jean Adamson.
Jean was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, author and great grandchildren whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of all who knew her.
The beloved children's book author sadly passed on Sunday, December 15, her publisher Ladybird confirmed.
The author and illustrator created an eye-watering 150 books in her heartwarming 50 year career.
