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Jackie Collins was a British-American novelist who gained fame for her steamy, dramatic novels focusing on the glamorous lives of the rich and famous. Born on October 4, 1937, in London, England, she was the younger sister of actress Joan Collins. Jackie started her career as an actress but found her true calling in writing, publishing her first novel, "The World is Full of Married Men," in 1968. The book was considered scandalous at the time and was even banned in Australia and South Africa, but it set the tone for her career as an author who pushed the boundaries of sexual explicitness and explored the seductive world of Hollywood and beyond.
Over the years, Collins wrote more than 30 novels, many of which became bestsellers and were translated into dozens of languages. Her books have sold over 500 million copies worldwide. Some of her most famous works include the "Hollywood Wives" series, "Lucky," and "The Santangelos," featuring the character Lucky Santangelo, a strong, powerful woman who became one of Collins' most enduring and beloved characters.
Collins' writing style was characterized by fast-paced narratives, intricate plots, and a deep dive into the glamorous yet often seedy side of Hollywood life. Her novels, filled with sex, power, and intrigue, appealed to a broad audience and solidified her reputation as a queen of the bonkbuster genre.
Despite the criticism for the explicit content of her books, Collins was praised for her storytelling abilities and her skill at creating compelling, strong female characters. She remained an influential figure in popular culture throughout her career, appearing on numerous television shows and in interviews, where she often discussed her views on feminism, success, and the entertainment industry.
Jackie Collins passed away on September 19, 2015, in Los Angeles, California, after a private six-year battle with breast cancer. She left behind a legacy as a pioneering female novelist who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of writers in the romance and glamour fiction genres.
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