Sophie Kinsella

1969 - 2025

Sophie Kinsella obituary, 1969-2025

Sophie Kinsella

1969 - 2025

BORN

1969

DIED

2025

Sophie Kinsella Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2025.
Author Sophie Kinsella died December 10, 2025, after fighting glioblastoma at the age of 55.

She helped popularize the chick lit genre – though she preferred to call her books romantic comedies. Her best-sellers included the wildly popular "Shopaholic" series.

Kinsella is being remembered for inspiring a love of reading with her fun and fast-paced books.

By Legacy News Staff

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