Jilly Cooper was the celebrated author of bonkbusters like Rivals, Riders and Wicked to name but a few. But on Monday, it was announced that the novelist had sadly passed away at the age of 88 following a fall.
Jilly's children Felix and Emily issued a statement today to confirm their mother died on Sunday morning following a fall. In a statement, her family said: "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."
Tributes have already started to pour in from around the world, with celebrities and fans alike paying their respects. The author enjoyed a resurgence in popularity last year when Disney+ adapted Rivals, a saucy series all centred on a television network in the 1980s, and cast the Danny Dyer and Emily Atack amongst others in it.
Here, we take a look at Jilly's biggest hits to make it to the screen.