Jackie Collins: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Jacqueline Jill Collins
Born	October 4, 1937 or October 4, 1942 • London • England
Died	September 19, 2015 • Los Angeles • United States
Notable Works	“Chances” • “The Stud” • “The World Is Full of Married Men”
Notable Family Members	sister Joan Collins

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Jackie Collins sits smiling on a cream-colored chair in a stylish living room, wearing a teal blazer and black pants, with art and awards displayed in the background.

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