Novelist and politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 07:31 · Archive

Bestselling novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86. The Evening Standard reports that he died 'suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions'. His publisher confirmed the death.

Archer was known for his work as both a writer of bestselling novels and for his career in politics. Tributes have been paid to him following the announcement of his death.

How it is being reported

• Jeffrey Archer, 86, dies 'suddenly and peacefully at his home' after completing final novelEvening Standard · 6 Oct, 06:44
• Tributes paid to novelist and politician Jeffrey Archer following his death aged 86News Shopper · 6 Oct, 06:27
• Tributes paid to novelist and politician Jeffrey Archer following his death aged 86This Is Local London · 6 Oct, 06:27
• Tributes paid to novelist and politician Jeffrey Archer following his death aged 86Croydon Guardian · 6 Oct, 06:27
• Tributes paid to novelist and politician Jeffrey Archer following his death aged 86Wandsworth Guardian · 6 Oct, 06:27

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