Leeds-born 'Woman of Substance' writer Barbara Taylor Bradford has died at the age of 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE, the renowned author famed for her novel 'A Woman of Substance', has passed away at 91. In an announcement, it was conveyed that the bestselling novelist died peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 24 following a short illness, "and was surrounded by loved ones to the very end", as per a spokeswoman's remarks.
Fate led her to meet American film producer Robert Bradford in 1961 - a meeting that transformed into love at first sight, culminating in marriage on Christmas Eve two years later, in London. She relocated to New York in 1964 to be with him, marking the beginning of their 55-year-long union until his passing from a stroke in 2019.
Reflecting on her role and the bond with author Barbara Taylor Bradford, Seagrove commented: "It’s 1984 and I am about to meet the world-famous legend that is Barbara Taylor Bradford. I have starred in a mini-series made of her bestselling novel A Woman Of Substance and it really matters to me that she is pleased. I am a young actress and very nervous.
"We shared dog stories – we are both besotted – and talked about everything under the sun. She never changed. Success never diluted her warmth and humour or her ability to relate to everyone she met, whether a cleaner or a princess. She never, ever forgot that she was just a girl from Yorkshire that worked hard and made good. RIP dear friend."
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