Dame Jilly Cooper, famed for her bestselling Rutshire Chronicles novels, has died aged 88. The author, best known for her "bonkbuster" hits Riders and Rivals – the latter recently adapted into a Disney+ TV series – passed away after a fall on Sunday 5 October. Her sad death was confirmed by her family on Monday. Jilly's two children, Felix and Emily, issued 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."

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