https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/author-and-disgraced-politician-jeffrey-archer-dies-aged-86Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/author-and-disgraced-politician-jeffrey-archer-dies-aged-86https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/author-and-disgraced-politician-jeffrey-archer-dies-aged-86#u109779Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:48:43 +0000Jeffrey Archer, a British author and former Conservative politician, has died at the age of 86. He was known for his bestselling novels, including the Kane and Abel series, and for his tumultuous political career, which was marred by scandal and a conviction for perjury. Archer sold more than 300 million books during his five-decade writing career. His last book, Adam and Eve, was set to be released later this month.Why it mattersArcher's death marks the end of an era for British literature and politics. He was a prominent figure in British politics, serving as a Member of Parliament and