JillyCOOPERAuthor Dame Jilly Cooper has died at the age of 88. The much-loved author, who was known as the 'queen of the bonkbusters' after penning scandalous novels including Riders and Rivals, sadly died following a fall. Her family announced the heartbreaking news today.
Jilly was born on 21 February 1937 in Hornchurch, Essex. After a stint in journalism, she ran a column in the Sunday Times Magazine about sex, marriage, and housework for thirteen years.
Jilly’s funeral will be private, as she wished, and a public service of thanksgiving will be held in the coming months at Southwark Cathedral to remember the author and her incredible life, which was just as colourful as her characters.
Our thoughts are with Jilly's family and friends at this sad time.
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