British author Jilly Cooper, known for her unapologetically raunchy romance novels, has died at the age of 88 following a fall, her agent and family said on Monday
Her children, Felix and Emily, issued a statement announcing the news that her death came after a fall.
‘Mum was the shining light in all of our lives. Her love for all of the family and friends knew no bounds. Her unexpected death has come as a complete shock. We are so proud of everything she achieved in her life and can’t begin to imagine life without her infectious smile and laughter all around us.’
Cooper penned the best-selling series of romantic novels known as The Rutshire Chronicles, which included “Rivals” recently adapted for television by Disney.