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Beloved Author Joanna Trollope Passes Away at 82

12/13/2025

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Joanna Trollope, the British author, died at her Oxfordshire home on December 11, 2025, at age 82.
Her daughters announced the death, describing her as a beloved mother.
Trollope published over 30 novels, including The Rector’s Wife and A Village Affair.
She received an OBE in 1996 and a CBE in 2019 for her contributions to literature.

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Joanna Trollope, the British author, died at her Oxfordshire home on December 11, 2025, at age 82.
Her daughters announced the death, describing her as a beloved mother.
Trollope published over 30 novels, including The Rector’s Wife and A Village Affair.
She received an OBE in 1996 and a CBE in 2019 for her contributions to literature.