#28: J. K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling, the acclaimed Harry Potter author, has actively supported women’s and children’s charities. Amidst writing ‘The Goblet of Fire’, she learned of terminally ill fan, Natalie McDonald. Rowling rushed to share the story’s fate with Natalie, bridging fiction with deep human connection.

Upon receiving the touching fan letter, Rowling swiftly responded with a sneak peek of ‘The Goblet of Fire’. Tragically, Natalie passed away just before Rowling’s response could reach her. In a poignant tribute, Rowling immortalized Natalie as a Gryffindor student in the published book, making her an everlasting part of the Harry Potter universe.