A famous writer from the UK Jackie Collins passed away

The famous author of criminal and romance novels Jackie Collins died in the US of breast cancer. She was 77 years old.

The most famous works of the British novelist are the series "Lucky", and also "Stallion" and "Bitch". Jackie was the author of several scripts for serials.

Actress Joan Collins, the sister of the deceased, is known to viewers for the role in the saga of "Dynasty". She shared with the correspondents of the magazine People with her feelings about the loss of her younger sister:

- Jackie is my best friend for many years. I am proud of her, I am proud of her beauty and courage. I will miss my sister very much. I can not help but admire the way Jackie fought a terrible disease for more than 6 years, "the actress said.

From London to Hollywood

The career of writer Jackie began in her school years. She wrote short essays about the lives of her classmates, and then ... sold them to the heroes of the stories! Joan and Jackie went to conquer the factory of stars, being very young girls.

The first book of the novelist, "The World Is Full of Married Men," was published in 1968. He made a lot of noise, and was even withdrawn from sales in such conservative countries as South Africa and Australia.

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Scandals have always accompanied the books of Jackie Collins, but this only contributed to their popularity.

Jackie wrote about real personalities - mafiosi, politicians, actors. Her books were translated into many languages ​​and sold in 40 countries with a colossal circulation of 500 million copies!