Author of Rivals told writers to stop making her 'macho men' cry
Summary
Dame Jilly Cooper, an English author, was involved in the production of the TV series Rivals on Disney+. She asked the writers to stop making her tough male characters cry on screen. Dame Jilly passed away in October 2023 but was remembered fondly by the cast and crew.Key Facts
- Dame Jilly Cooper wrote the book Rivals, part of The Rutshire Chronicles series.
- Rivals was turned into a Disney+ TV series in 2024.
- She was an executive producer on the show and actively involved in its production.
- Jilly Cooper told the writers to stop making her "macho men" cry too often, especially the character Rupert Campbell-Black.
- She died in October 2023 at age 88 after a fall at home.
- Queen Camilla praised her as a legend and a witty, compassionate friend.
- The cast and crew were shocked and saddened by her sudden death.
- Jilly Cooper sold over 11 million books in the UK.
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