Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died aged 63
Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died aged 63.
In a statement, Chris Davis Management said she would be 'hugely missed by her family, friends and her many fans'.
Her death was also confirmed on her X account, with a message saying 'love and support' from her followers had been 'a huge comfort to us'.
The post read: “Earlier this morning Janey passed away in her sleep.
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“Her family were with her. The love and support from all her friends and fans during this cancer journey brought her enormous joy.
“It has also been a huge comfort to us, her family and close friends, thank you.”
Back in 2016, Godley was famously photographed at Turnberry golf resort with her 'unwelcome' sign for Donald Trump.
And she went on to find absolute viral fame with her dubbed parodies of Nicola Sturgeon's Covid-19 news briefings during the pandemic.
The comedian's daughter, BBC Radio Scotland presenter Ashley Storrie, said 'we got her longer because of all of the support and the love in the world' in a video posted to X announcing the news.
Storrie said in the video: “I want to thank all of you for all of your kindness and your support. I believe in my heart of hearts that she felt every bit of love you sent to her. And I think it kept her going.
“I think genuinely we got her longer because of all of the support and the love in the world. But that’s it over now. So, thank you once again and bye.”
In November 2021, Godley revealed she had ovarian cancer. The comedian was then given the all-clear in 2022 but later that year announced another scan had shown signs of the disease in her abdomen.
Despite her diagnosis though, the star said she would continue with her Not Dead Yet tour.
Sadly however, in September this year, Godley had to cancel her autumn event dates as she said she would be getting palliative care and going into a hospice.
Earlier this week, the comedian was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow.
Storrie said the honour brought her mum 'so much joy in the final beats of her life' as a spokesperson said: "We are delighted to confirm Janey has been made an Honorary Graduate of the University.
"It is an honour to bestow an honorary doctorate on the incredible Dr Godley. We send all our love and support to Janey and her family."
A statement from Chris Davis Management read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our client doctor Janey Godley on November 2.
“Janey died peacefully in the wonderful Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow surrounded by her loved ones. She will be hugely missed by her family, friends and her many fans.
“She will be remembered for her legendary voiceovers of Nicola Sturgeon during the pandemic, her hilarious and outspoken comedy, but most of all for just being Janey.”
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