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Sophie Kinsella, Beloved Author, Dies at 55 After Battle with Cancer

12/10/2025

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Sophie Kinsella died on December 10, 2025, at age 55 after battling glioblastoma.
Her family said she died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
Born Madeleine Sophie Wickham, she kept her diagnosis private until April 2024 to protect her children.
Her last novel, What Does It Feel Like?, published in 2024, reflects her health struggles.
Sophie Kinsella leaves behind her husband, Henry, and five children.

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Sophie Kinsella died on December 10, 2025, at age 55 after battling glioblastoma.
Her family said she died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
Born Madeleine Sophie Wickham, she kept her diagnosis private until April 2024 to protect her children.
Her last novel, What Does It Feel Like?, published in 2024, reflects her health struggles.
Sophie Kinsella leaves behind her husband, Henry, and five children.