Overview

• Dame Shirley Conran, celebrated for her novel 'Lace' and her feminist manifesto 'Superwoman', died aged 91.
• Her work, including the establishment of the Maths Anxiety Trust, aimed to empower women in both domestic and professional spheres.
• Conran received a posthumous damehood for her contributions to mathematics education, highlighting her impact beyond literature.
• She was a prominent figure in media, starting her career in journalism and later influencing public policies on gender equality and education.
• Conran's personal life, marked by her marriage to designer Terence Conran and her battle with ME, mirrored her public advocacy for resilience and independence.