'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella dies at 55

• Sophie Kinsella, author of the 'Shopaholic' series, passed away at 55.
• Her death was announced on her official Instagram handle.
• Kinsella's 'Shopaholic' series was adapted into the 2009 film 'Confessions of a Shopaholic'.
• Her books sold over 50 million copies in more than 60 countries.
• She also wrote under the name Madeleine Wickham and recently published 'What Does It Feel Like?' reflecting on her cancer diagnosis.

Why It Matters: The literary world mourns the loss of beloved author Sophie Kinsella.