‘Kane and Abel’ fame author Jeffrey Archer dies at 86
The former Conservative politician passed away on 5 October
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Published: Oct 6, 2026 8:18 AM | 1 min read
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Jeffrey Archer, the renowned novelist and former Conservative politician, has died at his London home aged 86. Archer’s publisher, HarperCollins, confirmed that he passed away ‘suddenly and peacefully’ on 5 October.
In a career spanning five decades, Archer sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.
He made his mark with his 1976 debut Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less, then achieved global fame with Kane and Abel (1979). It remains as one of the best-selling books of all time.
Alongside his novels and short story collections, Archer also penned three stage plays: Beyond Reasonable Doubt (1987), Exclusive (1989) and The Accused (2000).
His final novel, Adam and Eve, is published today, 6 October.
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