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Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86
Jeffrey Archer, best-selling author and former U.K. MP, dies suddenly at 86.
In brief
Jeffrey Archer, best-selling author and former U.K. MP, dies suddenly at 86. Jeffrey Archer, who wrote best-selling novels and served as a Conservative MP, died suddenly at 86 after being convicted of perjury. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Jeffrey Archer Dies
British author Jeffrey Archer, who penned best-selling novels, served as a Conservative MP and was convicted of perjury, died suddenly at 86.
Publisher Confirms Death
HarperCollins reported Archer died 'suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions' on Monday.
“suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions”
Editor's Tribute
His editor, Kate Elton, called him a 'master storyteller and an editor’s dream.'
“master storyteller and an editor’s dream”
Upcoming Festival Appearance
Archer was due to appear at Cheltenham Literary Festival this week to discuss Adam and Eve, his final novel after 50 years of storytelling.
“Adam and Eve”
Recent Health Status
Archer had revealed in 2014 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was signing books for fans at a London event on Sunday.
“prostate cancer”
Legacy and Impact
Archer led a colorful life, selling over 300 million copies of novels, and was convicted of perjury after a friend supplied a false alibi in a 1987 libel case against the Daily Star.
“300 million copies”
The takeaway
Jeffrey Archer, who wrote best-selling novels and served as a Conservative MP, died suddenly at 86 after being convicted of perjury.
