URGENT: Dame Jilly Cooper Dead at 88 After Fatal Fall, Queen Pays Tribute to Beloved Legend.

BREAKING NEWS Dame Jilly Cooper Dead at 88 After Fatal Fall, Queen Pays Tribute to Beloved Legend Renowned British author Dame Jilly Cooper has died at the age of 88 after suffering a fatal fall on Sunday morning. The news has sent shockwaves through the literary world. The Queen has paid tribute to Dame Jilly, describing her as a "legend" and a "wonderfully witty and compassionate friend". She added: "May her hereafter be filled with impossibly handsome men and devoted dogs." Dame Jilly's most successful works include The Rutshire Chronicles, which began with the 1985 novel Riders. Her books have sold over 11 million copies in the UK alone. The author lived in Gloucestershire and leaves behind a legacy of romantic novels that captivated readers worldwide. This is a developing story as tributes continue to pour in from fans and fellow authors. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. This is a breaking news story, please check back for further updates. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*