Overview

• Her family and agency confirmed she died on Sunday morning following a fall, describing the loss as a complete shock.
• Queen Camilla led tributes, calling Cooper a legend and a witty, compassionate friend, with further praise from her agent and publisher.
• A private funeral will be held in accordance with her wishes, with a public service of thanksgiving to follow at Southwark Cathedral.
• Cooper served as an executive producer on Disney+’s Rivals, which brought her stories to new audiences; season two is currently being made.
• The former journalist sold millions of books, including 11 million in the UK, and was honored with an OBE, a CBE, and a damehood in 2024.