Summary
Sophie Kinsella, the author of the popular "Shopaholic" book series, passed away at the age of 55 due to brain cancer. She wrote many bestselling novels and was a successful author known for her humor and relatable stories about shopping and personal finance.
Key Facts
- Sophie Kinsella was famous for her "Shopaholic" series of novels.
- She died at 55 years old after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
- Kinsella's real name was Madeleine Wickham.
- Her books have sold over 45 million copies worldwide.
- Kinsella originally worked as a financial journalist before becoming a novelist.
- The first "Shopaholic" book was published in 2000.
- Kinsella used a pen name based on her middle name and her mother's maiden name.
- She studied at Oxford University, originally for music, later switching to politics, philosophy, and economics.
