21 h. ago Eamonn Holmes claims he was the inspiration for a 'devilishly handsome' character in one of Jilly Cooper's racy novels as he pays tribute to the author following her death

The writer, who was branded 'Queen of the bonkbuster' thanks to her raunchy series of books, died after a fall at her home, with her family saying they were 'shocked' by her sudden passing.

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27 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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27 h. ago 'Spooked' University Challenge viewers gasp 'how did they know?!' as BBC episode closes with Jilly Cooper 'tribute'

The latest episode of the programme, hosted by Amol Rajan , saw Imperial take on Churchill College, Cambridge.

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28 h. ago Eamonn Holmes claims he was in the inspiration for a 'devilishly handsome' character in one of Jilly Cooper's racy novels as he pays tribute to the author following her death

The writer, who was branded 'Queen of the bonkbuster' thanks to her raunchy series of books, died after a fall at her home, with her family saying they were 'shocked' by her sudden passing.

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34 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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43 h. ago Jilly Cooper tributes from racing trainers who helped inspire her best

Jilly Cooper, who has died at the age of 88, loved going to racing stables and courses while she was writing her novels. The Queen said the much-loved author was “wonderfully witty and compassionate”

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45 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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47 h. ago ‘Jilly Cooper was the absolute queen’: writers pay tribute to the beloved author

The writer was an astute observer of English class – and a champion of complicated female heroines• Jilly Cooper, author of Rivals and Riders, dies aged 88• Share your memories of Jilly CooperJilly Cooper was a genuinely merry soul, with a gimlet eye and a determination to see the best in absolutely everything; even when her life was difficult, she brightened every room with her spaniel hair. What fun she had and shared with us, and what a wonderful legacy she left. Continue reading...

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48 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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48 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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48 h. ago Rivals stars Emily Atack and Alexander Hassell lead cast paying tribute to 'wonderful and divine Queen' Jilly Cooper following her death aged 88 after her racy novels inspired the hit Disney+ show

The novellist, whose book of the same name inspired the hit Disney+ series, died after a fall, her family announced on Monday.

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48 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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48 h. ago 'May Jilly Cooper's hereafter be filled with impossibly handsome men and devoted dogs': Queen Camilla pays heartfelt tribute to Rivals author after her death aged 88

Camilla issued a statement hailing the national treasure author as a 'legend' and a 'wonderfully witty and compassionate friend'.

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49 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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49 h. ago ITV This Morning hosts pay tribute to 'friend of the show' Jilly Cooper

This Morning hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley paid tribute to Jilly Cooper on Monday's show

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49 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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49 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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49 h. ago Rivals stars Danny Dyer and Victoria Smurfit lead cast paying tribute to 'divine Queen' Jilly Cooper following her death aged 88 after her racy novels inspired the hit Disney+ show

The novellist, whose book of the same name inspired the hit Disney+ series, died after a fall, her family announced on Monday.

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49 h. ago Queen Camilla breaks silence on 'friend' Jilly Cooper's death with cheeky statement

The Queen has paid tribute to author Dame Jilly Cooper, who has died at the age of 88,

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49 h. ago Dame Jilly Cooper dead: Tributes pour in for undisputed 'queen of the bonkbuster' novelist as she dies at 88

Tributes are pouring in for Dame Jilly, who had sold over 11 million copies of her books in the UK alone

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