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Joanna Trollope, known for her work as an author, has died at the age of 82, her family has confirmed.

The writer famed for novels such as The Rector's Wife, Marrying The Mistress and Daughters in Law died at her home in Oxfordshire on Thursday, December 11.

Her daughters, Louise and Antonia said their "beloved and inspirational mother" had "peacefully" died at her house.

The "queen of the Aga sage"'s literary agent, James Gill, also shared a sad announcement regarding Joanna's passing.

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He wrote: "It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Joanna Trollope, one of our most cherished, acclaimed and widely enjoyed novelists.

"Joanna will be mourned by her children, grandchildren, fam

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