LONDON (AP) — Sophie Kinsella, the author of “Confessions of a Shopaholic” and a series of millions-selling sequels, died Monday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.

The family said in a statement on Kinsella's Instagram account: “We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy). She died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy.

“We can’t imagine what life will be like without her radiance and love of life.”

FILE -Author Sophie Kinsella poses on Wimbledon Village high street, London, Sept. 9, 2004. Kinsella is waiting for her next book in her "Shopaholic" series to be published in America. (AP Photo/Adam Butle, File)

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