Janey Godley
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Janey Godley was a lifeline to many in dark times - especially my father
The comedian, who has died aged 63, was famous for her viral videos and no-nonsense attitude.
Stephen Doig, The Telegraph, 4th November 2024Janey Godley - a true comedy one-off
Here's a trade secret. When I write an obituary of a comedian I usually do some searches on social media to see what friends and colleagues have said about them. It gives readers a flavour of what people thought of them, but it is also a good way of filling out the word count on a story when you don't have much information about the cause of death. With Janey Godley, there was a flood of tributes after her death at 63 was announced and I've woken up this morning to see that they are still pouring it.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd November 2024Susie McCabe on Janey Godley: "Audiences roared - never tittered or chuckled - and she made it look effortless"
The candid Scottish stand-up, who has died aged 63, is remembered for her love and laughter by her fellow Glaswegian comic.
Susie McCabe, The Guardian, 3rd November 2024Janey Godley obituary
Scottish comedian and actor whose sweary voiceovers to Nicola Sturgeon's briefings during Covid were a viral sensation.
Libby Brooks, The Guardian, 3rd November 2024Janey Godley obituary
Janey Godley lived and died on her own terms.
Russell Leadbetter, The Herald, 2nd November 2024Janey Godley: a remarkable comic who built a career on her own terms
The Glaswegian comedian who grew up in poverty and married a gangster always put her life experience at the heart of her work.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd November 2024Janey Godley. The most creative person I ever met. A lovely human being. RIP.
Janey Godley, who died this morning, was without any doubt at all the most all-round creative person I ever met in my life.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 2nd November 2024Janey Godley obituary
Janey Godley, no-nonsense Glasgow-born comedian who mined her dramatic life story for material.
The Telegraph, 2nd November 2024How Janey Godley became one of the most iconic transphobe-fighters of a generation
Her selflessness in fighting for the trans community wasn't due to a lack of her own personal battles. On the contrary: she had many.
Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 2nd November 2024Janey Godley obituary
Comedian brought humour to harrowing topics.
Isabella Kwai, The New York Times, 2nd November 2024