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Fay Weldon dies aged 91: Tributes pour in for The Life and Loves of a She-Devil author
Writer Fay Weldon, famous for books such as The Life and Loves of a She-Devil and Puffball, has died at the age of 91. Weldon's first novel was published back in 1967 and saw her shortlisted for the Booker and Whitbread literature prizes.Weldon grew up in New Zealand but was born in the UK.She published over 30 novels over her career.She also amde notable contributions to television and journalism.The star’s agent has released a family statement confirming the death.It said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Fay Weldon (CBE), author, essayist and playwright.”"She died peacefully this morning 4th January 2023."Notable celebrities and organisations have paid their tributes to the author. The Booker Prizes wrote on Twitter: “We are saddened to hear that the brilliant Fay Weldon has died.
