J.K. Rowling

Rowling resigns as patron of MS Society Scotland

  April 8, 2009 at 6:44 PM ET
  Geri     The Leaky Cauldron (via STV)
  jkr, j.k. rowling, jo rowling, harry potter series, ms society scotland

News reports are appearing online tonight that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has resigned her position as patron of the MS Society Scotland.

Reports state that the reason is due to changes instituted by management of the charity in London. Ms. Rowling has issued a statement stating that she did this "with profound sadness and regret."

You can read Ms. Rowling's full statement here.

Thanks to TLC for the news.