How Margaret Mahy Died: Cause of Death, Age at Death, and More!
Margaret Mahy reached the respectable age of 76 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous young adult author.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Notable for her Carnegie Medal-winning young adult books The Changeover and The Haunting, Mahy also penned the classic and widely-translated works The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate and A Lion in the Meadow.
After studying at both Auckland University College and Canterbury University College, she trained as a librarian and was eventually hired as the Canterbury Public Library’s head Children’s Librarian.
Her numerous literary honors include the 2006 Hans Christian Andersen Award; the 2003 New Zealand Post Children’s Book Award; and the 2005 Phoenix Award.
How did Margaret Mahy die?
Margaret Mahy's death was caused by Cancer of jaw.
She was 76. The cause was cancer, a cousin, Ron Mahy, told the BBC. Ms.
| Cause of death | Cancer of jaw |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 76 years |
| Profession | Young Adult Author |
| Birthday | March 21, 1936 |
| Death date | July 23, 2012 |
| Place of death | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"Ellis's understanding of himself and the world around him certainly develops because of his adventures, and part of that development comes through recognizing other people for what they are."
Margaret Mahy
"At the same time, I think books create a sort of network in the reader's mind, with one book reinforcing another. Some books form relationships. Other books stand in opposition. No two writers or readers have the same pattern of interaction."
Margaret Mahy
"I don't think I prefer writing for one age group above another. I am just as pleased with a story which I feel works well for very small children as I do with a story for young adults."
Margaret Mahy
"They are imaginary characters. But perhaps not solely the products of my imagination, since there are some aspects of the characters that relate to my own experience of a wide variety of people."
Margaret Mahy
"Every writer has to find their own way into writing."
Margaret Mahy
