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BREAKING Dame Jilly Cooper dead: Riders author dies suddenly as family issue statement

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Author Jilly Cooper has died at the age of 88.

In a statement, her family said: "Mum, was the shining light in all of our lives. Her love for all of her 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."

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