Dame Jilly Cooper, the renowned author known for works like Riders and Rivals, passed away at the age of 88, leaving a significant sum to her children in her will. She tragically died last October after sustaining a fatal head injury from a fall at her Gloucestershire residence. Her estate was valued at £9,070,307, with a net worth of £8,557,118 after settling liabilities. Her two children, Felix and Emily, and stepdaughter Laura will inherit equal shares of her estate. Jilly’s children, Emily and Felix, announced her untimely death, expressing their deep sorrow and admiration for her life achievements.

Following a coroner’s investigation, it was determined that Jilly succumbed to a traumatic subdural haematoma resulting from an accidental fall at her home. Just before her passing, she had visited the set of Rivals, where cast members mourned her loss and pledged to honor her creative vision for the show.

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