Coroner reaches conclusion of accidental death and says author died as a result of a traumatic subdural haematoma
The author Jilly Cooper suffered a fatal head injury during a fall at her Gloucestershire home, an inquest has heard.
Cooper, 88, whose 18 novels include Riders and Rivals, was found by family at her home in Bisley at about 5pm on 4 October.
She was initially alert and paramedics transferred her to Gloucestershire Royal hospital, but her condition deteriorated, Gloucestershire coroners court heard.
She died in hospital, with her family present, at 8.30am on 5 October.
