[Brazelton] Jackie Collins, 77

[Tinwhistler]

Due to breast cancer.

http://www.people.com/article/jackie-collins-dead

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Collins

She wrote 32 novels, all of which have appeared on The New York Times bestsellers list. In total, her books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into 40 languages.[4][5] Eight of her novels have been adapted for the screen, either as films or television mini-series. She was the younger sister of actress Joan Collins.

 

[PatrThom]

I was a regular at the local library growing up. I remember the inevitable lengthy waitlist of people signing up to be the next person to get her books when they were released (much like Danielle Steele), but that's as close as I ever got to reading one.

--Patrick