Overview

• Her children, Felix and Emily, said her death was a complete shock and remembered her generosity and joy.
• Agent Felicity Blunt paid tribute to Cooper’s enduring cultural impact and her sharp, funny writing on class, sex and relationships.
• Cooper’s racy bestsellers, including Riders, Rivals, Polo and Tackle!, sold about 11 million copies in the UK.
• Disney+ brought Rivals to television in 2024, introducing Rupert Campbell-Black to new audiences and featuring a brief cameo by Cooper.
• She was recognised with an OBE in 2004, a CBE in 2018 and a damehood in 2024 for services to literature and charity.