Madeleine Sophie Wickham

Madeleine Sophie Wickham

author United Kingdom

Madeleine Sophie Wickham, known by her pen name Sophie Kinsella, was a celebrated British author best known for her bestselling Shopaholic series, which has sold over 50 million copies worldwide. Born in 1969, she initially wrote under her real name and gained acclaim with her first novel, The Tennis Party. Kinsella's witty and relatable writing style resonated with readers, leading to the creation of iconic characters like Becky Bloomwood. Tragically, she passed away at the age of 55 after a battle with aggressive brain cancer, leaving behind a legacy of beloved romantic comedies that explored real-life issues with humor and emotional depth.

Born on Apr 12, 1969 (56 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
189,223
Power
11,220$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 156,060 $21,000,000 9,901$
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 33,164 $2,700,000 1,319$
Totals 2 398,888,662 189,224 $23,700,000 11,220$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: The writer, whose real name was Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2022. 7

CNN: Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The writer, whose real name is Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2022. 7

BBC: Author of Shopaholic series of novels dies aged 55