Stories
Bestselling Author and Former Politician Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86
F
Firstpost•06-10-2026, 06:24
Bestselling Author and Former Politician Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86
- •British author Jeffrey Archer has died suddenly at the age of 86 at his home, publisher HarperCollins announced.
- •His death comes just days before the scheduled publication of his final novel, Adam and Eve.
- •Archer sold over 300 million copies of his books worldwide, transitioning from a successful political career to become a master storyteller.
- •His colourful life included serving as a Conservative MP and deputy chairman, followed by a high-profile perjury conviction in 2001 that led to a prison sentence.
- •He is survived by his wife, Mary Archer, who stood by him through numerous scandals throughout their marriage.
Key Questions Answered
Jeffrey Archer's final novel was titled "Adam and Eve", and it was scheduled to be published on Tuesday, just days after his sudden death at age 86.
In 2001, Archer was found guilty of perjury and perverting the course of justice after a friend admitted to supplying a false alibi during Archer's 1987 libel case against the Daily Star tabloid.
Archer became a Member of Parliament at the age of 29 after winning a resounding by-election victory in 1969, though his parliamentary career ended abruptly in 1974 due to financial troubles.
