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Jilly Cooper's Life Celebrated in London Memorial
30 Jan
Summary
- A memorial service honors author Dame Jilly Cooper in London.
- Cooper was known for steamy novels like 'Riders' and 'Rivals'.
- Her novel 'Rivals' was recently adapted into a TV series.
A memorial service is being held in central London to celebrate the life of acclaimed author Dame Jilly Cooper. She died unexpectedly in October at the age of 88 following injuries from a fall. The service will take place at Southwark Cathedral, with friends and family in attendance.
Dame Jilly was celebrated for her captivating novels, particularly "The Rutshire Chronicles," which explored scandal and adultery among the upper classes. Titles like "Riders," "Rivals," and "Polo" became widely recognized.
Her novel "Rivals," set in the 1980s Cotswolds, was recently adapted into an award-winning television series for Disney+. Cooper's fictional characters, such as the showjumper Rupert Campbell-Black, are partly inspired by real figures.
Cooper's career also included writing the 1970s sitcom "It's Awfully Bad For Your Eyes" and adapting several of her novels for television. She was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 2024, an honor she described as "orgasmic."
