Before becoming a famous author, Dahl served as a fighter pilot for the Royal Air Force during World War II. His experiences inspired his first writing, "Shot Down Over Libya.”
With height of approx 6 feet 6 inches, Dahl earned the nickname "Lofty" because of his height during his school years.
Dahl wasn't just a master storyteller—he was also an inventor. When his son suffered a severe head injury, Dahl helped invent the Wade-Dahl-Till valve, a medical device used to treat hydrocephalus.
Many of Roald Dahl’s stories were influenced by his own childhood experiences, especially the harsh treatment he faced at boarding school.
Roald Dahl created more than 250 unique words, many of which can be found in the official Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary.
Dahl was married to Patricia Neal, a well-known Hollywood actress, who won an Academy Award for her role in "Hud."
Roald Dahl was buried with some of his favorite things, such as snooker cue, chocolates, and pencils, reflecting his playful and creative spirit.