Bestselling author Jeffrey Archer dies at 86

Summary

• Archer had been active in promoting his final novel in the days before his death.
• Archer had also recently visited his former school in Wellington, Somerset, where he spoke to students while promoting the book.
• British political and literary figures paid tribute to Archer following news of his death, remembering him for his storytelling, humour, energy and long career in public life and literature.

AI Generated Summary

British bestselling author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86.

Archer died suddenly and peacefully at his home on Monday, according to his publisher. He had continued working on his writing until his death.

The acclaimed novelist sold more than 300 million books during a career spanning five decades. His best-known works include Kane and Abel and the Clifton Chronicles. His final novel, Adam and Eve, is scheduled to be published this week.