Life The pig that inspired the cover of 2006 ‘Charlotte’s Web’ book dies February 1, 2019Scott Broden, Murfreesboro Daily News JournalComments Off on The pig that inspired the cover of 2006 ‘Charlotte’s Web’ book dies Wilbur, the pig that appeared on the cover of the 2006 edition for "Charlette's Web," will be buried in the family cemetery of John L. Batey's farm.