Author Barbara Taylor Bradford Dies at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford, the acclaimed author known for her bestselling novel 'A Woman of Substance,' has passed away at the age of 91 at her home in New York. Bradford's career skyrocketed in 1979 when her debut novel introduced readers to the character Emma Harte, a self-made retail tycoon, which later became a successful miniseries. Over her lifetime, she wrote 40 novels, selling more than 91 million copies globally and earning her a place among renowned writers in the Writers Hall of Fame of America. Born in Leeds, Bradford started her career as a journalist before making her mark as a novelist, reflecting her own tenacity in her writing. She was honored with an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2007 and had a net worth exceeding $200 million. Bradford was married to film producer Robert Bradford until his death in 2019, and her work continues to resonate with readers worldwide.