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R.I.P Dame Jilly Cooper

Cleoriff — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:52:41 GMT

Dame Jilly Cooper the author who wrote blockbuster books such as Rivals, died yesterday age 88

I didn't realise she was that age.. I've read all her books and she was well loved by many.

A few of her books were made into films.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg50q3p94gqt

R.I.P. Jilly. You will be missed ❤️

Re: R.I.P Dame Jilly Cooper

jonsie — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:14:58 GMT

Not really my genre of books (I've read a couple) but millions of people enjoyed her books

To be honest I thought she had already died a few years ago

RIP Jilly

Re: R.I.P Dame Jilly Cooper

Mi-Amigo — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:31:22 GMT

Sad news. Jilly`s books are loved by millions and she will be missed.

R.I.P. Jilly

Re: R.I.P Dame Jilly Cooper

TallTrees — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:37:43 GMT

Jilly Cooper author of Joyful whitty and bawdy books ..

Always good sellers. Concentrating on the naughty horsey set, rich and famous with whom she mixed. Jilly Cooper 21st February 1937 - 5th October 2025

Re: R.I.P Dame Jilly Cooper

pgn — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:42:20 GMT

Her many books have brought hours of joy to many.

The ink in her quill has dried for the last time. RIP Jilly.

Re: R.I.P Dame Jilly Cooper

Cleoriff — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:38:03 GMT

Yes I was quite a fan of Rupert Campbell-Black (from Rivals) back in the day.

Never seemed to age though. Unlike me 😂

Gyles Brandreth was on This Morning and he was very shocked. Apparently he was with Jilly last week and she was fine he said. However, she did have a fall on Friday and then she died on Sunday.

Re: R.I.P Dame Jilly Cooper

Oxonian — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:42:23 GMT

RIP Jilly