Oprah Winfrey, Kris Jenner, Kathy Griffin Among Stars Mourning Jackie Collins' Death
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The British-American romance novelist passed away at the age of 77 on Saturday, September 19 after losing battle with breast cancer.

AceShowbiz - Jackie Collins, the beloved best-selling novelist, died on Saturday, September 19 after losing battle to breasts cancer. She was 77. Jackie is survived by her daughters, Rory, Tiffany, and Tracy, sister Joan, brother Bill, and six grandchildren.

Her family said in a statement, "It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the death of our beautiful, dynamic and one of a kind mother, Jackie Collins, who died of breast cancer today. She lived a wonderfully full life and was adored by her family, friends and the millions of readers who she has been entertaining for over 4 decades... She will live on through her characters but we already miss her beyond words."

Some celebrities paid tribute to Jackie on social media. Oprah Winfrey wrote on Twitter, "#RIPJackie Collins. I always loved our interviews." Kris Jenner posted on Instagram, "I'm so sad to hear about the passing of Jackie Collins..my love and prayers go out to her family and friends and to her sister Joan..what an amazing woman.... It was a joy and honor to have known her. @jackiejcollins @joancollinsdbe #love," along with a throwback photo of her, Jackie and her sister Joan Collins.

Kathy Griffin shared on Twitter two throwback photos of her and Jackie. "In Hawaii w my pal. Brilliant, fearless, beautiful, funny, naughty, LOYAL, brave...I'm crushed. @jackiejcollins," Kathy wrote, "The dame on the right just said something SHOCKING, I'm sure! I loved her so. @jackiejcollins."

Melissa Gilbert said of Collins, "An amazing woman. Talented. Funny. Kind. One of my very favorite producers ever. She will be deeply missed." Michael McKean posted, "I met Jackie Collins once. She was smart, warm, funny & didn't take herself too seriously. RIP." Patty Duke wrote, "Sad to hear the passing of Jackie Collins. RIP." Harvey Fierstein noted, "Dirty romance will never be the same."

James Woods shared, "She was one of the loveliest people imaginable. A true star who treated everyone equally. RIP, dear friend." Sharon Osbourne tweeted, "Shocked & devastated at the death of @JackiejCollins. Loved & respected her. Thoughts & prayers go out to her family." Erik Estrada said, "Saddened to hear about the passing of the beautiful Jackie Collins." Carnie Wilson added, "RIP the great Jackie Collins."

Prior to her death, Jackie revealed she wanted Angelina Jolie to play Lucky Santangelo in a movie adaptation of her latest novel because she was a "kick-ass woman." The novelist said, "Angelina Jolie could be Lucky. She had the life. She was crazy, into everything and now look at her with six children and everything going for her."

"I like strong women," she explained. "It comes from the fact that I grew up in a rather chauvinistic household. My father [theatrical agent Joseph Collins] was always very chauvinistic and my mother [Elsa] was always very gentle and laid-back. I didn't like the inequality between them. I felt that she should have had more say in what was going on in the home."

Jackie also felt gender inequality was still a major problem in Hollywood. "The film industry is still run by men and a lot of them want to get laid. They just do these movies where they can coerce young girls into being in the movies," she shared. "The casting couch is still alive and well in Hollywood. For actresses, it's really tough. You've got 35-year-old actresses playing grandmas. It's ridiculous!"

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