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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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