Jeffrey Archer has died

Indeed. What a mad, bad character!

Cannot say I admired much about him as an MP or person, BUT I have read and enjoyed his books and I like his wife!

He had an interesting life!

Grannybags. Yes, how sad. He won't live to see how much people enjoy that last book of his. What a shame. At least he didn't suffer. RIP.

Grannybags

So shocked to hear this news. He looked so well promoting his latest book just a few days ago

Only in a Jeffrey Archer book would the Author die on the day his book is released!

At the risk of sounding cynical, it will be good for sales!

RIP Jeffrey Archer.

So shocked to hear this news. He looked so well promoting his latest book just a few days ago

Only in a Jeffrey Archer book would the Author die on the day his book is released!

The Labour Peer was Baroness Ayesha Hazarika

Good to hear that GrannyGravy13. Get so disheartened by snarky comments from Lefties about any person on the right of centre it is encouraging to hear that some can see beyond the politics.

Nope I didn’t know the answer, and I believe it was a judge who described her thus, so in good company.

Come on Whitewave 2, an unnecessary comment especially when you obviously knew the answer, as the announcement of JA's death made it clear.

I am half watching the breakfast news (I have two GC here)

There was a female Labour peer, speaking about her unexpected close friendship with JA. She was visibly upset and gave a wonderful and warm account of him.

RIP 💐

Whitewavemark2

Is “fragrant Mary” still alive?

Yes. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary earlier this year, apparently.

2 sons and 5 GC, I think.

He certainly lived a colourful life.
I loved his books.

Is “fragrant Mary” still alive?

I was shocked to hear he has died. Was reading an interview with him only the other day. Have loved his books, I remember that my Mum did too. Looking forward to reading his last, Adam and Eve.
Rest In Peace.

I’ve read, I suspect, just about every book he’s published. Eagerly awaiting Adam & Eve, advertised as his last publication.

A tremendous loss firstly to his family, then to his legion of fans & the literary world in general. One of the best story-tellers ever I think.

RIP

He was interviewed this last weekend on the radio.

MayBee70

Saw an interview with him the other day saying he’d retired from writing books..

I saw that too.
He looked in good health.
My thoughts are with his family, a sudden death is always so hard, the shock of it will take some getting over.

Saw an interview with him the other day saying he’d retired from writing books..

Just read this too. Very sudden too. Can't quite believe he was 86. RIP