British author Dame Jilly Cooper has sadly died at the age of 88, her family has confirmed.
The Riders and Rivals author died following a fall at her home, with her children, Felix and Emily, confirming the sad news in a statement today.
“Mum, was the shining light in all of our lives,” the statement began.
“Her love for all of her family and friends knew no bounds. Her unexpected death has come as a complete shock.
Dame Jilly Cooper wrote a number of bestselling novels
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“We are so proud of everything she achieved in her life and can’t begin to imagine life without her infectious smile and laughter all around us.”
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