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Jeffrey Archer, novelist and former Tory MP, dies aged 86

Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling author of Kane and Abel and former Conservative politician, has passed away. He leaves behind a complex legacy of literary triumph and political controversy.

News ·6 Oct 2026, 00:12 ·Maren Kovacs 4 min read