US EditionSophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic series of novels, dies aged 55
Sophie Kinsella, author of the Shopaholic series, died peacefully after a two-year battle with glioblastoma, which has a median survival rate of 12 to 18 months, Brain Tumour Research said.
- On Dec. 10, Madeleine Sophie Wickham, known as Sophie Kinsella , died at age 55, her family announced in a family Instagram post.
- Sophie Kinsella disclosed in April 2024 that she had been diagnosed with glioblastoma and underwent surgery followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy at University College Hospital, London.
- More than 50 million copies of her books sold worldwide, and the Shopaholic series inspired the 2009 film Confessions of a Shopaholic starring Isla Fisher.
- Kinsella is survived by her husband, Henry Wickham, and their five children; her family said she died peacefully with final days filled with family, music, warmth and Christmas joy.
- Kinsella released The Burnout in October 2023 and remained active as a novelist, with her final novel What Does It Feel Like? reflecting her recovery and set for October 2024 publication.
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Isla Fisher is speaking out following the death of Confessions of a Shopaholic author Sophie Kinsella. On Wednesday morning (December 10), it was announced that the British author had died at the age of 55 following a three-year battle with brain cancer. Sophie was best known for writing the hit book Confessions of a Shopaholic, which was published in 2000. The 49-year-old Australian actress starred in the 2009 movie adaption of the book. Hours …
Writer Sophie Kinsella, author of the book Loca por las compras (Confessions of a Shopaholic), who started a series that sold millions of copies. The author, who was 55 years old and had been diagnosed with brain cancer, died on Wednesday, according to her family. The family said in a statement on Kinsella’s Instagram account: “We are dismayed to announce the death this morning of our beloved Sophie (also known as Maddy and Mummy). She died in p…
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