Sophie Kinsella, the acclaimed author known for the "Shopaholic" series, has passed away at the age of 55. Her family announced her death, stating she died peacefully with her loved ones nearby. Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Sophie Wickham, had revealed in the previous year that she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2022.
Despite her illness, Kinsella expressed gratitude for her family, friends, and successful writing career. Her family shared that she approached her diagnosis with "unimaginable courage" and cherished every moment, taking nothing for granted. Her final book, "What Does it Feel Like?", published in October 2024, was described by the author as her most autobiographical work to date.
Kinsella was born in London and authored several other popular books, including "The Burnout," "Can You Keep A Secret?", and "The Undomestic Goddess." The first two novels in her highly successful eight-book "Shopaholic" series were adapted into the 2009 film "Confessions Of A Shopaholic," starring Isla Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Henry Wickham, and their five children.