Sad news this morning…
British-born bestselling writer Jackie Collins has died following a long battle with breast cancer.
The author, who was said to have kept her cancer a secret from all but her family and very close friends, died in Los Angeles in the early hours of the morning.
A statement released by her family said, “It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the death of our beautiful, dynamic and one of a kind mother, Jackie Collins, who died of breast cancer today.
“She lived a wonderfully full life and was adored by her family, friends and the millions of readers who she has been entertaining over four decades.
“She was a true inspiration, a trail blazer for women in fiction and a creative force. She will live on through her characters but we already miss her beyond words.”
People from around the world have been paying tribute to the famous author…
I'm so very sad to hear about @jackiejcollins She was the definition of a class act. Everyone who met her was Lucky.
— graham norton (@grahnort) September 20, 2015
RIP Jackie Collins – so glamorous, so generous & such fun. The best party host in Hollywood. Such sad news. pic.twitter.com/4Qhd2jTUHn
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 20, 2015
Shocked & devastated at the death of @JackiejCollins. Loved & respected her. Thoughts & prayers go out to her family. pic.twitter.com/1RfmNEsm5G
— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) September 20, 2015
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