Dame Jilly was initially alert and transferred by paramedics to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, but her condition deteriorated View Image Dame Jilly Cooper died at the age of 88 (Image: Getty Images)

Best-selling author Dame Jilly Cooper died from a fatal injury during a fall at home, an inquest has heard. ‌

The writer – known for her “bonkbusters” including Riders, Rivals and Polo – was found by family at her home in Bisley at about 5pm on October 4. ‌

Gloucestershire Coroners’ Court heard Dame Jilly ,88, was initially alert and transferred by paramedics to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, PA reports. ‌

But her condition deteriorated and she died in hospital, with her family present, at 8.30am on October 5.

At her inquest held today (Tuesday, November 11), Senior Coron

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