Albert Alexander Milne (1882 - 1956) passed away on January 31, 1956 at his home in Hartfield, UK. A. A. Milne was an English author known best for the beloved Winnie the Pooh stories. He was born in London and attended Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was a prolific writer and became an editor for Granta magazine in 1906. Milne served in the British Army during World War I, where he became a Captain in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. He then returned to writing and was a renowned author who wrote plays, novels, poetry, and essays. Many of his works were adapted for the big screen. In addition to his celebrated children’s books, he wrote two detective novels starring the beloved characters of Pooh Bear and Christopher Robin. He received worldwide recognition for his works, including the 1925 Theatre Guild Prize for “Mr. Pim Passes By,” the 1926 Hollywood Grand Prix for Best Screenplay for “One of Our Aircraft is Missing,” and an authorised biography. Milne was a beloved father and husband. In safe hands and in the arms of loved ones, he will be remembered with fondness around the world.