Bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91

nbcnews.com November 25, 2024, 05:01 PM UTC

Barbara Taylor Bradford, the bestselling author known for her novel "A Woman of Substance," has died at age 91 at her home. Her passing followed a short illness, as confirmed by her publishing house, HarperCollins UK. Bradford published 40 novels, selling over 91 million copies worldwide. She was recognized for her contributions to literature, receiving five honorary doctorates and an Order of the British Empire in 2007. She will be buried next to her husband in New York after a private funeral. Bradford's legacy includes her impact on readers and her role in adapting her works for television.


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