The Reverend Sue Murray, vicar of the Benefice of Bisley, said the village was very protective of its famous resident - known for her best-selling novels, including Rivals and Riders, which were set in the fictional county of Rutshire, inspired by the Cotswolds region.

Jilly Cooper, the prolific British author whose steamy Rutshire Chronicles novels were the basis of Disney+ comedy-drama Rivals, has died aged 88. She passed away suddenly on Sunday morning after a fall,

University Challenge fans were left "spooked" as the BBC show aired a Dame Jilly Cooper tribute just hours after her death. The literary legend, who famously penned "bonkbuster" novels Rivals and Riders, died on Sunday (October 5) after a fall. She was 88 years old.

Queen Camilla has released a rare personal message in tribute to her friend Dame Jilly Cooper, who has died at the age of 88. The message, issued by Buckingham Palace this morning, honored the best-selling author’s life and legacy.

LONDON -- LONDON (AP) — Jilly Cooper, the bestselling British author known for her chronicles of class and sex in risqué novels, including “Rivals” and “Riders,” has died unexpectedly, her agent and family said Monday. She was 88.

Jilly Cooper, the British author beloved for her work on the Rutshire Chronicles, died Sunday after a fall, her agent told The Hollywood Reporter. She was 88.

Clare Balding talks about the power of walking and the benefits of having a dog, and the advice from Jilly Cooper that changed everything.

Author Dame Jilly Cooper, known for her romance novels, has reportedly died at the age of 88. The BBC has reported that her children, Felix and Emily, confirmed the news. She died on Sunday morning after suffering a fall over the weekend. In a statement, they said:

Jilly Cooper, the famed and hugely prolific British author best known for her hugely popular steamy romance novels, has died. She was 88. According to her agency, Curtis Brown, Cooper died following a fall.

Ten years ago, a friend and I got so fed up with people denigrating Jilly Cooper that we set up a book club to discuss her exclusively. There is plenty to go on: poetry, classical music, the wittiest dialogue and most rounded characters going.