Sophie Kinsella had the love and support of her husband, Henry Wickham, during her final years while battling glioblastoma. The acclaimed Shopaholic book series author died when she was 55 in December 2025, her family announced in a statement on her Instagram page.
“We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy),” the announcement read. “She died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy. We can’t imagine what life will be like without her radiance and love of life.”
The statement continued, “Despite her illness, which she bore with unimaginable courage, Sophie counted herself truly blessed – to have such wonderful family and friends, and to have had the extraordinary success of her writing career. She took nothing for granted and was forever grateful for the love she received. She will be missed so much our hearts are breaking.”
Learn about Sophie’s husband here.
Who Was Sophie Kinsella?
As previously noted, Sophie’s husband is Henry Wickham, a schoolmaster, whom she met at Oxford. Henry helped manage his wife’s business affairs.
