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\t\t<\/p>\n Isla Fisher<\/strong><\/a> is speaking out following the death of Confessions of a Shopaholic<\/em><\/strong> author Sophie Kinsella<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n On Wednesday morning (December 10), it was announced that the British author had died at the age of 55<\/a> following a three-year battle with brain cancer.<\/p>\n Sophie<\/strong> was best known for writing the hit book Confessions of a Shopaholic<\/em>, which was published in 2000. The 49-year-old Australian actress starred in the 2009 movie adaption of the book.<\/p>\n Hours after the news of Sophie<\/strong>\u2018s death was announced, Isla<\/strong> took to her Instagram Story<\/a> to pay tribute.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u201cDear Sophie, You conjured Rebecca Bloomwood, a hilarious flawed dream of a comic character \u2013 and I was lucky enough to step into her shoes and speak your witty & brilliant words,\u201d Isla <\/strong>wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cMy daughters grew up being read your books and love them to this day,\u201d she continued. \u201cMy heart is broken. You are still my hero, and I\u2019m grateful for you.\u201d<\/p>\n Isla <\/strong>concluded, \u201cAnd though we won\u2019t meet again, your light and magic lives on in your incredible characters.\u201d<\/p>\n Our thoughts are with Sophie Kinsella<\/strong>\u2018s loved ones during this difficult time. RIP<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n