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Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55 - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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LONDON (AP) — Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com “Confessions of a Shopaholic” sparked a millions-selling series, died Wednesday, her family said. She was 55

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  1. Local Memphis

    Sophie Kinsella, 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' author, dies at 55 (opens Local Memphis)

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    Starting in 2000 with “Confessions of a Shopaholic," Kinsella published 10 “Shopaholic” novels, along with other fiction.

  2. WMUR

    Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling 'Shopaholic' novels, dies at 55 (opens WMUR)

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    Sophie Kinsella, author of Confessions of a Shopaholic, died at 55 after a glioblastoma diagnosis. Her family said she died peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

  3. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Sophie Kinsella, author of the best-selling 'Shopaholic' novels, dies at 55 (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    Sophie Kinsella, the author behind the popular "Confessions of a Shopaholic" film, died Monday from complications of brain cancer.

  4. New York Post

    Isla Fisher reacts to ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ author Sophie Kinsella’s death at 55 (opens New York Post)

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    Isla Fisher, who starred in the film adaptation of Sophie Kinsella's hit novel "Confessions of a Shopaholic" in 2009, took to Instagram to pay tribute to the beloved writer after her death on Wednesday.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Sophie Kinsella, author of 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' book series, dies. 'We are heartbroken,' family says (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The prolific author who had at least 35 titles to her name (and her pen name) has died from an aggressive form of brain cancer, her family announced in a social media post.

  6. KRDO

    Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55 (opens KRDO)

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    By Lianne Kolirin and Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Sophie Kinsella, the best-selling author behind the “Shopaholic” book series, has died at age

  7. Wyoming Public Media

    Author Sophie Kinsella, who penned the 'Shopaholic' books, has died at 55 (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    The author, whose real name was Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in late 2022.

  8. Rolling Stone

    Sophie Kinsella, Author of the 'Shopaholic' Book Series, Dead at 55 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Sophie Kinsella, the author of the million-selling 'Shopaholic' book series, has died at the age of 55.

  9. NBC News

    Sophie Kinsella, author of the best-selling 'Shopaholic' novels dies at 55 (opens NBC News)

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    Sophie Kinsella, the bestselling author of the "Shopaholic" series of novels, has died, her family announced Wednesday, 18 months after she revealed she had an aggressive form of brain cancer

  10. New York Post

    ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ author Sophie Kinsella dead at 55 (opens New York Post)

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    British author Sophie Kinsella, best known for her 2000 novel "Confessions of a Shopaholic," was with an "aggressive" form of glioblastoma brain cancer in 2022.

  11. Fox News

    Sophie Kinsella, 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' author, dead at 55 following brain cancer battle (opens Fox News)

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    Sophie Kinsella, author of the bestselling "Confessions of a Shopaholic" series, has died at 55 after battling aggressive brain cancer.

  12. Fox26 Houston

    Sophie Kinsella, author behind 'Shopaholic' series, dies at 55 (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Sophie Kinsella’s "Confessions of a Shopaholic" book series were among her most popular literary works, while publishing other books like “The Gatecrasher" and “Sleeping Arrangements."

  13. The Guardian

    Confessions of a Shopaholic novelist Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55 (opens The Guardian)

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    The ‘queen of romantic comedy’ has died 18 months after announcing her brain cancer diagnosis

  14. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Sophie Kinsella, the author of the ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ novels, has died at 55 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Kinsella, the author of the series that has sold millions, died on Monday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.

  15. Variety

    Sophie Kinsella, Author of Books Behind ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ Film, Dies at 55 (opens Variety)

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    Sophie Kinsella, the author of the "Shopaholic" book series that was adapted into the film "Confessions of a Shopaholic," has died. She was 55.

  16. The Hollywood Reporter

    Sophie Kinsella, Beloved ‘Shopaholic’ Novelist, Dies at 55 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Sophie Kinsella, the British author behind the Shopaholic novels, the first two of which were adapted for a film starring Isla Fisher, has died at 55.

  17. Deadline

    Sophie Kinsella Dead: 'Shopaholic' Book Series Author Was 55 (opens Deadline)

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    Sophie Kinsella, the British author whose 'Shopaholic' novel series became the basis of 2009 film 'Confessions of a Shopaholic', has died aged 55.

  18. The Boston Globe

    Sophie Kinsella, author of ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55 (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The author behind “Confessions of a Shopaholic” died Monday from complications of brain cancer.

  19. WHDH Boston

    Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55 - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    LONDON (AP) — Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com “Confessions of a Shopaholic” sparked a millions-selling series, died Wednesday, her family said. She was 55

  20. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Author Sophie Kinsella wrote popular ‘Shopaholic’ series | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Madeleine Wickham, the British author who wrote the “Confessions of a Shopaholic” novel series under the pen name Sophie Kinsella, becoming an international sensation, died Wednesday at her home in Dorset, England. She was 55.

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