12 h. ago Jilly Cooper's funeral details from champagne and chocolates to renowned orchestra

Beloved author Dame Jilly Cooper, who was often referred to as the 'queen of the bonkbusters' for her scandalous novels, has died at the age of 88 following a fall

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13 h. ago Eamonn Holmes claims he inspired ‘devilishly handsome’ character in one of Dame Jilly Cooper’s novels

The GB News host spoke about the exchange after news of the bestselling author’s death aged 88

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15 h. ago BBC The One Show live broadcast halted as Alex Jones shares sad death announcement

BBC The One Show stars Alex Jones and Roman Kemp paid tribute to "amazing writer" Dame Jilly Cooper during the latest show following the author's sad death aged 88

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15 h. ago Dame Jilly Cooper ‘changed the way we read books as women’ – Angela Rippon

The broadcaster was friends with the author.

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21 h. ago Jilly Cooper described as 'one of the kindest women' in emotional tribute

Dame Jilly Cooper, who was known for her "bonkbusters" including Riders, Rivals and Polo, died on Sunday after a fall at her home - and tributes have been paid to the author

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30 h. ago Revealed: How Dame Jilly Cooper died in the hours after falling at Grade II listed home in The Cotswolds

The novelist was taken to Gloucester Royal Hospital after a 999 call was made to the ambulance service on late Saturday afternoon.

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32 h. ago Jilly Cooper Obituary: ‘Queen of the bonkbuster’ who wanted to write ‘happy books’

Dame Jilly Cooper, novelist. Born: February 21, 1937. Died: October 5, 2025, aged 88

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32 h. ago Tributes pour in from Rivals cast in honour of Dame Jilly Cooper

The author, who was known for her ‘bonkbusters’ including Riders, Rivals and Polo, died unexpectedly Sunday morning after a fall.

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34 h. ago ‘Queen of joy’: Dame Jilly Cooper honoured by Rivals stars after death aged 88

Renowned author is being remembered as a ‘magical woman’ by cast of the hit Disney+ adaptation

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34 h. ago Teachers called her unholy terror & bosses sacked her 20 TIMES, but Jilly Cooper forged an empire by breaking ALL rules

KING Charles may have made her a Dame for services for literature but Jilly Cooper was the undisputed Queen of the Bonkbuster. Jilly, who died on Sunday, age 88, in a fall at her home in the Cotswolds, was best-known as author of the raunchy Rutshire Chronicles – a series of novels about bonking, horses...

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36 h. ago 'Queen of the bonkbuster' who brought sex to Middle England's bookshelves: Dame Jilly Cooper

The Rivals author was famed for her raunchy romance novels, selling more than 12million books in her career.

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36 h. ago Queen Camilla’s tribute to ‘legend’ Dame Jilly Cooper after author’s death aged 88

Queen Camilla has paid tribute to Dame Jilly Cooper after the author died aged 88, describing her as a 'legend' and a 'wonderfully witty and compassionate friend to me and so many'

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36 h. ago Queen Camilla’s tribute to ‘legend’ Dame Jilly Cooper after Rivals author’s death aged 88

Queen Camilla has paid tribute to Dame Jilly Cooper after the author died aged 88, describing her as a 'legend' and a 'wonderfully witty and compassionate friend to me and so many'

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36 h. ago Camilla’s tribute to ‘legend’ Dame Jilly Cooper after author’s death aged 88

The ‘bonkbuster’ author died after a fall on Sunday morning, her children announced.

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36 h. ago This Morning stars stop ITV programme to announce death of 'friend of the show'

The ITV talk show paid tribute to Rivals author Dame Jilly Cooper following her death

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36 h. ago How Dame Jilly Cooper delighted fans with surprise cameo appearance in Disney's adaption of her best

The 'Queen of the bonkbuster' was famed for her raunchy romance books, selling more than 12million copies throughout her glittering career.

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36 h. ago Dame Jilly Cooper: ‘Queen of the bonkbuster’ who wanted to write ‘happy books’

Born in Hornchurch, Essex, in 1937, Dame Jilly grew up in Yorkshire and attended the private Godolphin School in Salisbury.

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36 h. ago Jilly Cooper in her own words: 8 witty and heartfelt quotes from the late author

The much-loved novelist will be remembered for her sharp observations and witty humour.

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36 h. ago Queen Camilla leads tributes to ‘wonderfully witty’ Dame Jilly Cooper after death aged 88: Latest

Tributes pour in for The Rutshire Chronicles author after death aged 88

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37 h. ago What the Rivals cast are saying after Dame Jilly Cooper’s death, from Danny Dyer to Alex Hassell

Stars of the Disney+ series Rivals have remembered the bestselling author, known for her saucy novels and sharp humour, following her death at the age of 88

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