How old was Jane Gardam?

Jane Gardam died on April 28, 2025 at the age of 96.

When is Jane Gardam's birthday?

Jane Gardam was born on July 11, 1928.

Where was Jane Gardam born?

Jane Gardam was born in Coatham.

What is Jane Gardam's zodiac sign?

Jane Gardam's zodiac sign is Cancer.

What is Jane Gardam's nationality?

Jane Gardam is a citizen of United Kingdom.

What does Jane Gardam do?

Jane Gardam is known as writer, novelist, literary critic, children's writer.

Who has Jane Gardam been married to?

According to Wikidata, Jane Gardam's spouse is or was David Gardam.

How many children did Jane Gardam have?

Wikidata lists 1 child of Jane Gardam.

Jane Gardam

English fiction writer and critic (1928–2025)

Died aged 96CancerUnited Kingdom

Biography

Jane Mary Gardam (born Jean Mary Pearson; 11 July 1928 – 28 April 2025) was an English writer of children's and adult fiction and literary critic. She also penned reviews for The Spectator and The Telegraph and wrote for BBC Radio. She lived in Kent, Wimbledon and Yorkshire. She won numerous literary awards, including the Whitbread Award twice. She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2009 New Year Honours. She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2005.

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Career highlights

Genres

children's and young adult literature

Family

Spouse(s): David Gardam
Children: Tim Gardam

Awards & honours (6)

Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Costa Book Awards
David Higham Prize for Fiction
Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
Phoenix Award

Quick answers about Jane Gardam

How old was Jane Gardam?: Jane Gardam died on April 28, 2025 at the age of 96.
When is Jane Gardam's birthday?: Jane Gardam was born on July 11, 1928.
Where was Jane Gardam born?: Jane Gardam was born in Coatham.
What is Jane Gardam's zodiac sign?: Jane Gardam's zodiac sign is Cancer.
What is Jane Gardam's nationality?: Jane Gardam is a citizen of United Kingdom.
What does Jane Gardam do?: Jane Gardam is known as writer, novelist, literary critic, children's writer.
Who has Jane Gardam been married to?: According to Wikidata, Jane Gardam's spouse is or was David Gardam.
How many children did Jane Gardam have?: Wikidata lists 1 child of Jane Gardam.