Sophie Kinsella, Author of ‘Shopaholic’ Novels, Dies at 55

The English writer sold millions of books, one of which was made into a Disney film in 2009.
Sophie Kinsella, Author of ‘Shopaholic’ Novels, Dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella arrives at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards 2009 in London on June 2, 2009. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
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Well-known author Sophie Kinsella, writer of the popular rom-com “Confessions of a Shopaholic” series, died Wednesday after battling brain cancer, according to her family.

“We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy),” her family announced on social media. “She died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy.”

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