British best-selling author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86, according to his publisher Harper Collins. He passed away peacefully at home between two writing phases. Archer was known for his bestselling novels set among the rich and powerful, including works like 'Der Aufstieg' and 'Imperium,' which sold over 300 million copies worldwide. His career included a brief political stint in the 1960s and 1970s, followed by legal troubles involving false testimony and fraud convictions in 2001, leading to four years in prison. After his release in 2003, he continued writing and remained active in literary circles until his death.
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