- She was my best friend – VG

The British author Jackie Collins died of breast cancer. She was 77 years old.

Jackie Collins was diagnosed with breast cancer for six and a half years ago. Saturday came the sad news that she was dead. It confirms a spokesperson for the family of People magazine.

– It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce that the beautiful, dynamic and unique our mother, Jackie Collins, is dead. She lived a wonderful life and was loved by his family, his friends and millions of readers who she has entertained through four decades. She was an inspiration and paved the way for women writers. She will live on through his characters, but we miss her already more than words can describe.

Lost his best friend

Jackie’s sister to actress Joan Collins (82 ), who have made themselves known through the role of Alexis Colby in the American soap series Dynasty in the 1980s. Joan had also starred in two films that had its origins in his sister’s books. The site People tell people that Joan is completely destroyed.

– She was my best friend. I admire the way she handled the disease. She was a wonderful brave and beautiful person that I loved very high, says Joan to People.

Collins’ books have been translated into over 40 languages ​​and have sold over 500 million copies worldwide. Many of them are about the glamorous life in Hollywood, as she knew from the inside. Eight of the 32 her books have become movies or TV series.

Just two weeks ago she made what would prove to be her last interview with People. She did it when clearly that she regretted what she had done in life.

– As Frank Sinatra said, I did it my way. I have written five books after I was diagnosed, I’ve lived life, I have traveled all over the world, she said then.

Ensures

After the death message became known, is the star friends in shock and on social media they write their condolences.

On his Instagram profile Printer actor and producer Melissa Gilbert:

– Jackie Collins. For a lady! Rest in peace, beloved friend.

TV profile Sharon Osbourne and wife of Ozzy Osbourne writes on Instagram:

– Shocked and devastated after hearing the sad news . I loved and respected Jackie Collins. Thoughts and prayers go to her family.

talk-show hostess Oprah Winfrey writes on Twitter:

– Rest in peace, Jackie Collins. I have always loved our interviews.

For People says the Oscar-winning movie actress Sandra Bullock:

– The smart, talented and beautiful woman paved the way for so many of us and made it easier to come after her.

Collins was born in England in 1937, but was also an American citizen and lived much of his life in the United States. She was married three times and leaves three three daughters; Tracy (54) Tiffany (48) and Rory (46).