Jacob Smith24 Jun 2026Bestselling British author Dame Jilly Cooper left behind an estate worth more than £8.5 million following her death at the age of 88. Famous for her hugely popular novels including Riders, Rivals and Polo, Cooper remained one of the most influential figures in modern British fiction. Probate records show her fortune will be shared equally among her children Felix and Emily and her stepdaughter Lau4 likes3 comments#books#jillycooper#literature#author