Jackie Collins

Jackie Collins is a renowned English novelist, known for her steamy romance novels that offer an insider's perspective on Hollywood and the lives of the rich and powerful. Collins was born in London and has a sister, Joan Collins, who is an actress. Before becoming a writer, Collins herself acted in B-movies.

Collins has written over 29 novels, all of which have made the New York Times bestseller lists. Her books have sold 500 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 40 different languages. She is known for her salacious and decadent stories, which have captivated readers for decades. Collins' novels often explore the complex and sometimes scandalous romantic relationships of the rich and famous.

Collins has been called a "raunchy moralist" and "Hollywood's own Marcel Proust." She has a unique ability to capture the inner workings of Hollywood and its inhabitants, making her novels especially appealing to anyone interested in the entertainment industry. Despite the success of her novels, Collins remained humble and down-to-earth, often referring to herself as a "school drop-out" who followed her passions and achieved her dreams.

In addition to her writing, Collins was also known for her philanthropy. She was a long-time supporter of AIDS Project LA, HIV & AIDS research, and equality for the LGBT community. She was widely known for writing characters who reflected a whole spectrum of society. Collins was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) by the Queen of England in 2013 for her services to literature and charity.

Collins passed away in 2015 after a battle with breast cancer. She kept her illness private until the final weeks of her life, and continued to write and travel during her treatment. Her last novel, "The Santangelos," was released just weeks before her death. Collins will be remembered as a creative force, a mentor and trailblazer in fiction, and an inspiration to all who knew her. A documentary about her life and career, "Lady Boss-The Jackie Collins Story," will be released in 2021.