Dame Jilly Cooper and her husband Leo Cooper adopted two children, Felix and Emily Cooper announced her mother died at 88.
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Following the death of celebrated British novelist Dame Jilly Cooper, her children Felix and Emily Cooper have shared an emotional tribute that has deeply moved readers and fans around the world.
The 88-year-old author, best known for her witty and romantic depictions of English high society in books like Riders and Rivals, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2025, after a fall. Her family confirmed the news through her literary agent, Curtis Brown, describing her death as “unexpected and a complete shock.”
In a heartfelt statement, her children 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.”
Jilly Cooper and her late husband, Leo Cooper, adopted two children — Felix and Emily — after they were unable to have biological children. Both have largely stayed out of the public eye, but were known to share a close relationship with their mother.
As tributes pour in from across the literary world, Felix and Emily stand at the center of remembrance for their mother’s remarkable life — not only as a bestselling novelist who sold over 11 million books in the UK, but as a devoted parent whose warmth and humor touched everyone who knew her.
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