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'She left you feeling better about yourself': Tributes paid to Sophie Kinsella after death at 55
Sophie Kinsella, author of the Shopaholic series of novels, has been hailed as a "graceful" inspiration who left her readers feeling better about themselves, following her death at the age of 55.
The writer, whose real name was Madeleine Sophie Wickham, revealed last year she had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2022. A statement posted to her Instagram account read: "We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy).
She died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy. "We can't imagine what life will be like without her radiance and love of life.
"Despite her illness, which she bore with unimaginable courage, Sophie counted herself truly blessed - to have such wonderful family and friends, and to have had the extraordinary success of her writing career. She took nothing for granted and was forever grateful for the love she received.
"She will be missed so much our hearts are breaking." 'Made you feel better about yourself' Kinsella's novels have sold more than 45 million copies in more than 60 countries, and have been translated into more than 40 languages. Speaking to The UK Tonight With Sarah-Jane Mee, fellow author Jojo Moyes, who was friends with Kinsella for decades, described her as a "graceful.
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