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 Dame Jilly Cooper has died at the age of 88 after a fatal fall on Sunday morning. The renowned author and novelist was known for her best-selling romps including Rivals and Riders. The Queen has paid tribute to Dame Jilly as a "legend" and a "wonderfully witty and compassionate friend". Tributes are pouring in from fans and fellow authors alike, praising her enduring legacy. Dame Jilly's most successful works were The Rutshire Chronicles, which began with Riders in 1985. She sold over 11 million books in the UK alone. Her novels often portrayed the scandals, sex lives, and social circles of the wealthy horse-loving country set. The author lived in Gloucestershire, where she passed away on Sunday morning. Her children Felix and Emily have released a statement confirming her death. This is a developing story as more tributes and reactions come in. We will provide updates as further information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*