Jilly Cooper died of head injury suffered in fall at home, inquest hears

<p>Coroner reaches conclusion of accidental death and says author died as a result of a traumatic subdural haematoma</p><p>The author Jilly Cooper suffered a fatal head injury during a fall at her Gloucestershire home, an inquest has heard.</p><p>Cooper, 88, whose 18 novels include Riders and Rivals, was found by family at her home in Bisley at about 5pm on 4 October.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/nov/11/jilly-cooper-died-of-head-injury-suffered-in-fall-at-home-inquest-hears">Continue reading...</a>