Overview

• The author died on Sunday after a fall, with her children calling the loss a complete shock.
• Buckingham Palace released Queen Camilla’s tribute describing Cooper as a legend and a witty, compassionate friend.
• Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles — including Riders and Rivals — sold about 11 million copies in the UK and earned her a damehood in 2024.
• Disney+’s Rivals adaptation reintroduced her work to new audiences, and season two is underway as cast and producers mourn on set.
• Her agent and publisher praised her trailblazing blend of sharp social commentary and exuberant storytelling that influenced popular fiction for decades.