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Jilly Cooper: 'I was sacked 22 times'
Essex-born author Dame Jilly Cooper, who is perhaps best-known for her series of raunchy and romantic novels, has died aged 88.
In a statement her family said "We are so proud of everything she achieved in her life - and can't begin to imagine life without her infectious smile and laughter"
Speaking to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Essex in 2010, Jilly recalled her early days as an aspiring writer...
Picture credit: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½/Swan Films/Paul Groom
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