The literary world is in shambles as beloved English writer and journalist Jilly Cooper has passed away. Cooper is known for books such as “Rivals,” “Riders,” and “Polo.” She passed away on October 5 after having suffered a fall. Now, Queen Camilla, who was close to Cooper, has sent a sweet tribute.
According to The Independent, Buckingham Palace released Queen Camilla’s statement. It began, “I was so saddened to learn of Dame Jilly’s death last night. Very few writers get to be a legend in their own lifetime, but Jilly was one, creating a whole new genre of literature and making it her own through a career that spanned over five decades.”
The statement continued, “In person, she was a wonderfully witty and compassionate friend to me and so many – and it was a particular pleasure to see her just a few weeks ago at my Queen’s Reading Room Festival, where she was, as ever, a star of the show.”
She added, “I join my husband, the King, in sending our thoughts and sympathies to all her family. And may her hereafter be filled with impossibly handsome men and devoted dogs. – Camilla R”
Fans Join Queen Camilla in Tributing Cooper
Queen Camilla isn’t the only person paying tribute to Cooper’s life and legacy. The same is also true for fans of the beloved writer’s works.
One person said on X, “So sad to hear of the death of the incomparable Dame Jilly Cooper who was on such great form a few weeks ago when she met Queen Camilla. Her support to me personally over the years – all those gloriously funny little notes she often sent – were more inspiring than I can say.”
BBC News Hubs highlighted the statement from her children. It stated, “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.”
Someone else wrote, “So sad to hear we’ve lost the wonderful, funny, and liberated author Jilly Cooper. Many of us gasped in delight over her books, and she certainly was a trailblazer. Glad she got to see the recent upsurge of readership.”
She Leaves Behind a Massive Legacy
Cooper’s first book, “How to Stay Married,” was released in 1969. According to Radio Times, the beloved author has written an astounding 44 books. Her best-known works are from the Rutshire Chronicles, which include “Riders,” “Rivals,” and “Polo.”
As mentioned, Cooper was also a journalist. Notably, she wrote for “The Sunday Times” for more than 13 years. She later wrote a bi-monthly column for “The Mail on Sunday.” Cooper will be missed by many.
