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Heartfelt tribute paid to ‘Once in Life’ Shopaholic Writer Sophie Kinsella Who died at the age of 55.
Madeleine Sophie Wickham, who wrote under the pseudonym Sophie Kinsella, announced in April 2024 that He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2022.
His books have sold approximately 45 million copies in over 60 countries around the world, and have been translated into over 40 languages and adapted for film and theatre.
Kinsella’s family confirmed the news in a statement shared on their Instagram account.
It read: “We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddie, aka Mummy) this morning. She died peacefully, her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy.
“We can’t imagine what life would be like without her sparkle and love for life.
“Despite her illness, which she endured with unimaginable courage, Sophie considered herself truly blessed – to have such wonderful family and friends, and to have had extraordinary success in her writing career. She never took anything for granted and was always grateful for the love she received.
“She will be greatly missed, our hearts are breaking.”
Since his death was announced on Wednesday, many celebrities have shared their own tributes.
Bill Scott-Kerr, publisher of Transworld, author Sophie Kinsella’s publishing house for the past 30 years, said: “She has been such a steadfast pillar of our publishing at Transworld for so many years that it is unthinkable to think of a year without Sophie Kinsella publishing.”
He added: “Maddie leaves behind a proud and indelible legacy: a unique voice, an indomitable spirit, the goodness of intentions and a body of work that, like so many of her characters, will continue to inspire us to reach higher and be better.
“On a personal level, Maddie was the epitome of joy, an exceptionally smart, funny, courageous, goofy, kind and generous colleague who brought light to our lives. She was as much a part of this company as anyone else, and we will all truly miss her.”
Glioblastoma is the deadliest and most aggressive type of brain cancer. Around 3,200 people are diagnosed with glioblastoma each year in the UK. Of these, only 160 survive for five years or more.
Dr Michelle Afif, chief executive of the brain tumor charity where Kinsella was an ambassador, said: “Sophie was a courageous advocate and, along with her family and friends, a tireless supporter of our work.
“He did so much to raise vital awareness of brain tumors and the urgent need for more research to find better treatments. We have been privileged to know him and his wonderful family.
“He was loved by so many. His books and his amazing energy will continue to be an inspiration to us all. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans around the world.”
Sophie Kinsella’s agents Araminta Whitley and Marina De Pas at The Soho Agency said: “Maddy was a once-in-a-lifetime writer and friend, and it has been the privilege of our working lives to represent her from the beginning of her career.
“Over the past three decades, his success has been truly international: he has published 34 Novel In adult, YA (young adult) and children’s publishing, it has topped charts around the world, breaking records and defying expectations. Yet reaching greater heights could not motivate him.
“Maddie was an intelligent, imaginative, loving and uncompromising woman who valued the deep connective power of imagination. She had a rare gift of creating emotionally resonant heroes and stories that spoke to and entertained readers, no matter where they were in the world and no matter what challenges they faced.
“She also had unmatched wit and the ability to find the funny side. Comedy, for her, was an art form and an intellectual pursuit and she intuitively understood that it was often a difficult task balancing light with darkness.”
The first two works of her hit eight-book Shopaholic series, The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic and Shopaholic Abroad, were adapted into the 2009 film Confessions of a Shopaholic, starring Isla Fisher.
2003 novel Can you keep a secret? It was also adapted for a film of the same name starring Alexandra Daddario and Tyler Hoechlin.
Kinsella described his final novel, what does it feel like?which was published in 2024 as her “most autobiographical to date” and stated that she “always processed my life through writing”.
Kinsella spoke in October 2024 Lorraine Kelly How after eight hours of hard work she became unable to hold a pen surgery A to remove brain Tumour,
He said: “I was in the hospital and I couldn’t think properly, I couldn’t walk and I couldn’t even hold a pen.
“I rehearsed signing Sophie Kinsella and it was an absolute mess.
“I took my phone and put it on dictate function and dictated what happened so I could remember it.”