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Dame Jilly Cooper’s Cause of Death Confirmed Following Inquest Tuesday, November 11, 2025 jillycooper author accident inquest literature bonkbusters gloucestershire headinjury death tribute Dame Jilly Cooper, the acclaimed author renowned for her “bonkbusters” such as Riders, Rivals, and Polo, suffered a fatal head injury after an accidental fall at her Gloucestershire home. The inquest held at Gloucestershire … Read More
Queen Honors Cherished Friend Dame Jilly Cooper at Literature Festival Sunday, October 12, 2025 queen damejillycooper literaturefestival tribute friendship humor author monarch memories literature At a recent Literature Festival, the Queen delivered a warm and humorous tribute to her dear friend, Dame Jilly Cooper. Known for her sharp wit and captivating storytelling, Dame Jilly had the audience in fits of laughter as … Read More
Dame Jilly Cooper: A Glimpse into an Extraordinary Life Monday, October 6, 2025 jillycooper bonkbuster literature author british novels drama storytelling glamour biography Dame Jilly Cooper has long been a towering figure in British literature, renowned for her witty storytelling and vivid characters. Best known as the queen of the bonkbuster, she brought to life glamorous, scandalous worlds … Read More
The Queen and Downing Street Pay Tribute to Dame Jilly Cooper Following Her Passing at 88 Monday, October 6, 2025 damejillycooper rivals author literature tribute queen downingstreet britain legacy writing Dame Jilly Cooper, the acclaimed author best known for her popular Rivals series, has passed away at the age of 88 after suffering a fall. Her death has prompted heartfelt tributes from both The Queen and Downing Street, … Read More
Richard Osman's Lifelong Health Struggle and Its Impact on His Career Saturday, September 27, 2025 richardosman health illness thethursdaymurderclub author career resilience chroniccondition mentalhealth television Richard Osman, widely known for his bestselling novel The Thursday Murder Club, has shared candid insights into a significant health challenge he has faced since childhood. Diagnosed with a chronic condition at a young age, … Read More