Jilly Cooper, Beloved British Author of ‘Rutshire Chronicles,’ Including ‘Rivals’ and ‘Riders,’ Dies at 88
- Posted on October 6, 2025
- By The Hollywood Reporter
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Jilly Cooper, Beloved British Author of ‘Rutshire Chronicles,’ Including ‘Rivals’ and ‘Riders,’ Dies at 88

Cooper, who most recently has served as an EP on Disney+'s adaptation of her book 'Rivals', has died at the age of 88 after a fall, her agent has confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.