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October 7, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Dame Jilly Cooper, renowned British author known for her risqué novels and the 'Rivals' series, has passed away at the age of 88. Her death follows a fall at her Grade II listed home in The Cotswolds. Tributes pour in from fellow authors, celebrities, and fans, highlighting her kindness, wit, and significant impact on British literature. Cooper was famous for her 'bonkbuster' novels, which brought sex and snobbery to Middle England's bookshelves. Queen Camilla, a close friend, paid a heartfelt tribute, expressing her sorrow at the loss of this 'legend'.