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Jeffrey Archer, a bestselling novelist and former Conservative politician, died suddenly at age 86 on Monday, peacefully at his home between writing sessions. His publisher, HarperCollins, announced the news, noting that his last book, Adam And Eve, was due for release this month. With over 300 million copies sold worldwide across more than a hundred countries, Archer's novels like Kane and Abel and First Among Equals were immensely popular. Politically, he served as an MP for Louth from 1969 to 1974 and later joined the House of Lords in 1992 after being made a life peer. However, his political career faced a significant setback when he was imprisoned for four years in 2001 for perjury related to a libel case against The Daily Star newspaper. Despite this scandal, Archer remained active and respected in the literary world until his death, leaving behind his wife Dame Mary, two sons, five grandchildren, and an enduring legacy as both a celebrated author and controversial figure.
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Jeffrey Archer has died 'suddenly and peacefully at home' aged 86, publishers Harper Collins have announced.
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The best-selling novelist passed away 'between writing sessions' just a day before the scheduled release of his new book Adam And Eve, the publisher added.
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His novels have sold more than 300million copies in 115 countries.
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He leaves his wife Dame Mary, 81, an eminent scientist, and sons William, 54, and James, 52 – and five young grandchildren.
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Jeffrey Archer, pictured with his wife Mary, has died 'suddenly and peacefully at home' aged 86, publishers Harper Collins have announced
Archer pictured with Margaret Thatcher in 1986.
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His novels have sold more than 300million copies in 115 countries
Mr Archer was the MP for Louth between 1969 and 1974 and later entered the House of Lords in 1992 after being made a life peer.
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After losing his seat in the 70s, he turned to writing with his 1979 novel Kane And Abel still one of the best selling books in the world having sold over 30 million copies.
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Reviving his political career the following decade, Mr Archer became the deputy chairman of the Conservative party in 1985 while Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister.
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He ran for the Mayor of London for the Tories in 2000, receiving the backing of Baroness Thatcher and John Major.
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He gave his last interview to the Daily Mail last month where he discussed his career and health issues.
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Following a cancer diagnosis in 2013, Lord Archer of Weston-super-Mare had surgery to remove his prostate which, he revealed, rendered him permanently impotent.
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'I'd rather have a life.
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It's not much of a choice, is it?' he previously said.
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