Goa, Dec. 12 -- In 2022, the author, known legally as Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was diagnosed with a serious form of brain cancer. Her family shared a statement on her social media accounts, saying: "We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy). She died peacefully, with her f inal days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy." In 2024, Kinsella revealed that she had f irst received a glioblastoma diagnosis back in 2022. The family went on to express: "We can't imagine what life will be like without her radiance and love of life. Despite her illness, which she bore with unimaginable courage, Sophie counted herself truly blessed - to have such a w...