Irish writer Lucinda Riley has died. This is reported by Xander Uitgevers, who publishes her books in the Netherlands.
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Riley, 55, lost her battle with cancer, her family informed her fans with a letter on her Twitter account. “To Lucinda’s friends and readers around the world,” the announcement begins. “We are deeply sorry to tell you that Lucinda passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by her family, who were so important to her.”
The writer had been suffering from cancer for four years, a fact many people did not know about her, according to the family. ‘During these four years Lucinda wrote five books, and this week is The seventh sister tops bestseller lists around the world’
‘Lucinda left an indelible impression on everyone she met, and on everyone who lost herself in her stories. She always radiated love and kindness in everything she did, and she will forever inspire us.”
“The pain and joy of this journey has taught me the most important lesson in life, and I am very happy about that. The moment is all we have.’
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