Famed author Dame Jilly Cooper , who was best known for her bestselling Rutshire Chronicles novels, sadly died aged 88 on Sunday 5 October. Jilly's two children, Felix and Emily, confirmed the news in a statement that read: "Mum was the shining light in all of our lives. Her love for all of her family and friends knew no bounds. Her unexpected death has come as a complete shock. 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."

Jilly Cooper's cause of death

The writer, who was best known for her 'bonkbusters' including the sensationally popular Rivals , died unexpectedly on Sunday morning after a fall. Her two children, Felix and Emily, said in their statement that their mother's accident

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