Jackie Collins

Jackie Collins (4 October 1937 – 19 September 2015) was an English romance novelist and actress. Known for her successful career in Los Angeles, she wrote 32 novels, all of which appeared on The New York Times bestsellers list. Her books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into 40 languages. Eight of her novels have been adapted for the screen. Collins was born in Hampstead, London in 1937 and was the younger sister of Dame Joan Collins. Her father was a theatrical agent and her mother was British. Collins attended Francis Holland School in London.More