The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

The bestselling author was best known for her ‘Shopaholic’ novels, which were adapted into a hit film starring Isla Fisher

"Abbiamo il cuore spezzato nell'annunciare la scomparsa questa mattina della nostra amata Sophie (alias Maddy, alias Mummy)". (ANSA)