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Jeffrey Archer Dies: Bestselling ‘Kane & Abel’ Author & Politician Was 86

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What happened

Jeffrey Archer, the prolific British author and former politician, has died at the age of 86.

Archer’s publisher HarperCollins confirmed his death in a statement, revealing that the Kane & Abel writer died “suddenly and peacefully at home” on Monday.

Key facts

  • Jeffrey Archer, the prolific British author and former politician, has died at the age of 86.
  • Archer’s publisher HarperCollins confirmed his death in a statement, revealing that the Kane & Abel writer died “suddenly and peacefully at home” on Monday.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:05:25 UTC.

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