Novelist powerful final letter to fans 'Stay Healthy, Stay Lucky, Take Chances'

Jackie Collins lost her battle to breast cancer, but she didn’t want others to do the same.

The Novelist final letter to her readers sees the late novelist urge her fans to get regular mammograms and to live life “to the fullest, as tomorrow is not promised to any of us”.

The bestselling author, who died on Sept. 19 after quietly fighting the disease for more than six years, penned a newsletter to readers acknowledging her diagnosis and urging them to be screened.

She planned to share the letter in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sadly, she didn’t make it to October.

However, her staff released the letter posthumously and, in light of what happened, it is especially meaningful:

"Hi there ~

As you may have recently heard, I revealed that I have been LIVING life to the fullest with Stage 4 Breast Cancer for the past six and a half years. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, my message is this:

Early detection can save lives! Get regular mammograms, and/or tell your loved ones too. Low cost or free mammograms are offered through many national programs and community organizations, so do your research.

Even if you’ve been screened, and you have a gut feeling that something in your body is off, get a second opinion!

Cancer does not have to be a death sentence! You, or someone you love, can live an extraordinary life regardless.

Be kind and be grateful. Never underestimate the power of your mind. Embrace what you love, and LIVE life to the fullest, as tomorrow is not promised to any of us.

Whatever your pain or struggle in life, don’t allow it to turn you into a victim… let your battle turn you into someone else’s hero! For the month of October I will donate 20% of my self-published book sales (see below list), with proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Keep your comments coming on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter… you know I love hearing from you. I’m off to keep writing!

Stay healthy, stay lucky and take chances!"

Jackie Collins wrote 32 novels, all of which appeared on The New York Times bestsellers list. In total, her books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into 40 languages.

Eight of her novels have been adapted for the screen, either as films or television mini-series. She was the younger sister of actress Joan Collins.

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