Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

His last book, Adam and Eve, is set to release this month.

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Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

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BBC Published 5 October 2026

Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

Guardian Published 5 October 2026

Jeffrey Archer, former Conservative politician and novelist, dies aged 86

Lord Archer died peacefully at home between writing sessions, his publisher said The author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86. Archer, who was a Conservative MP for five years before serving as the party’s deputy chairman, died peacefully at his home between writing sessions on Monday, his publisher Harper Collins said. Continue reading...

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