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BBC's The One Show was briefly halted this evening for a "very sad" death notice.

Alex Jones and Vernon Kay were back for this evening's (December 10) episode, where they were to speak with actor, Brendan Fraser, and astronaut, Tim Peake.

However, prior to nattering with the guests, Alex made an upsetting announcement regarding the death of a much-loved individual, the Mirror reported.

She said: "We wanted to take a moment to reflect on today's very sad news that best-selling author Sophie Kinsella has died.

"Like millions, I really loved the Shopaholic series and thoughts are very much with her family and friends."

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The writer, whose real name was Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was confirmed to hav

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