Lord Jeffrey Archer, bestselling author and former MP, dies aged 86

Summarised from 8 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 22:01 · Archive

Lord Jeffrey Archer, a bestselling novelist and former Conservative politician, has died peacefully at his home aged 86.

Lord Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling novelist and former Conservative politician, has died peacefully at his home aged 86. His publisher Harper Collins confirmed he died between writing sessions.

Archer served as a Conservative MP for five years and also held the position of party deputy chairman. The i Paper reports that he was imprisoned for four years in 2001.

His final book, Adam and Eve, was set to be released later this month. The Daily Mail noted that he died just a day before the scheduled release of the new book.

Lord Archer had been due to make an appearance at the Cheltenham Literary Festival this weekend, according to the i Paper. His death came suddenly, multiple outlets reported.

How it is being reported

• Tributes paid after former MP and author Jeffrey Archer dies at 86The i Paper · 5 Oct, 21:57
• Jailed politician to best-selling author Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86Metro · 5 Oct, 21:49
• Jeffrey Archer, former Conservative politician and novelist, dies aged 86The Guardian · 5 Oct, 21:42
• Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86Daily Express · 5 Oct, 21:38
• Jeffrey Archer, former novelist and Conservative MP, dies aged 86The Independent · 5 Oct, 21:36
• Former politician and novelist Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86Evening Standard · 5 Oct, 21:34
• Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86: Bestselling author and politician passes away suddenly and peacefully at homeDaily Mail · 5 Oct, 21:33
• Lord Jeffrey Archer diesSky News · 5 Oct, 15:19

In this story: Jeffrey Archer · Conservative Party · Harper Collins · Cheltenham Literary Festival

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