Renowned author Sophie Kinsella recently shared her battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma, diagnosed in 2022. She has been tackling the disease with commendable valour, undergoing chemotherapy at the esteemed University College Hospital in London after successful surgery and radiotherapy.
Choosing to initially keep the diagnosis under wraps, Sophie allowed her children adequate time to absorb and process the unsettling news. She has been contending with fatigue and memory issues – two common side effects of her treatment. Nonetheless, Sophie remains thankful for the ceaseless support from her family, friends, dedicated medical professionals, and of course, her formidable network of readers.
Her latest literary contribution, The Burnout, has been met by a wave of positive reception from her audience, reaffirming her faith in her readers' continuous support. Sophie also extends her thoughts and best wishes to other individuals combating cancer and their caregivers, empathising with their struggle.
Confessions of a Shopaholic, one of Sophie's popular book series, saw its film adaptation starring actress Isla Fisher. The series which launched with its first book in 2000, currently boasts of a 10-book compilation, with the most recent addition, Christmas Shopaholic, released in 2019.
Upon hearing about Sophie's diagnosis, actress Isla Fisher, known for her role in Sophie's book adaptation, was quick to send love and healing energy, echoing the sentiments of authors JoJo Moyes, Gillian McAllister, and Jenny Colgan who also sent their best wishes.
Recently, Isla Fisher and her husband Sacha Baron Cohen took the hard decision to part ways in 2023 after 20 years of marriage. The couple has been showered with love and healing vibes from Sophie, who asked her readers to respect their privacy during this challenging period. Despite the split, Fisher and Cohen continue to stress their unwavering love and devotion towards their children.