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Isla Fisher pays tribute to Sophie Kinsella after her death at 55

The London-born writer, whose real name is Madeleine Sophie Wickham, published over 30 books throughout her career

She was best known for her 2000 novel Confessions of a Shopaholic, which was made into a 2009 film starring Fisher

Isla Fisher is mourning the death of Sophie Kinsella .

In a tribute posted to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Dec. 10, the Australian actress, who starred as the lead in Kinsella’s 2009 rom-com Confessions of a Shopaholic , reflected on the impact the late author left on the world.

“Dear Sophie, You conjured Rebecca Bloomwood, a hilarious flawed dream of a comic character - and I was lucky enough to step into her shoes and speak your witty & brilliant words,” Fisher, 49

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