Sophie Kinsella remembered as 'wonderful, warm woman'

Exam-focused facts from the 11 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Sophie Kinsella, author of the bestselling Shopaholic series, died at the age of 55.
She was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in 2022.
Her books have sold more than 50 million copies in more than 60 countries and have been translated into more than 40 languages.
She is survived by her husband Henry and their five children.