The popular English ‘Shopaholic’ series author was married to her husband for more than 30 years before she died.

Sophie Kinsella, 55, 50M+ bestselling Shopaholic author, has died from glioblastoma. Timeline, family statement, career highlights, top books, and legacy.

LONDRES (AP) — La escritora Sophie Kinsella, cuyo efervescente romance cómico “Confessions of a Shopaholic” (“Loca por las compras”) dio inicio a una serie que vendió millones de ejemplares, falleció el miércoles, informó su familia. Tenía 55 años y había sido diagnosticada con cáncer cerebral.

Sophie Kinsella, the British author behind the beloved Confessions of a Shopaholic book series, has died. She was 55. Her family announced her death in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Sophie Wickham, announced in April 2024 that she had been privately battling brain cancer since 2022 .

English author Sophie Kinsella (real name: Madeleine Sophie Wickham), whose books inspired the 2009 film Confessions of a Shopaholic starring Isla Fisher, died on December 10, 2025. She was 55. Her death was announced in an Instagram post shared to her account that day.

Sophie Rain recently shared a video on Instagram in which she wore a dress made from red and white striped tape. The video caught the attention of fans, who took to the comments to praise the internet personality.

Sophie Kinsella, the beloved author behind the bestselling Shopaholic book series, was a proud mother to five children and loving wife to her literary agent husband

The Confessions of a Shopaholic author has died aged 55. Our Books Editor Zoe West reflects on her legacy and her warmth when they met for breakfast