Janey Godley
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Janey Godley dies aged 63
Stand-up comedian Janey Godley has died. She had been receiving palliative care after being diagnosed with cancer.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd November 2024Janey Godley given honorary doctorate in hospice bed
Janey Godley has been awarded an honorary degree while receiving end-of-life care for cancer.
BBC, 31st October 2024Janey Godley pokes fun at Donald Trump from hospice bed
Janey Godley has posted a hilarious picture from her hospice bed poking fun at Donald Trump as she says it's "the gift that keeps giving".
Alasdair Ferguson, The National (Scotland), 16th October 2024Elaine C Smith visits Janey Godley in hospice
Elaine C Smith, who plays Christine in Two Doors Down, looked in on the Glasgow comic and presented her with flowers and a candle.
Rebecca Newlands, Glasgow Evening Times, 16th October 2024Janey Godley: "It's devastating to know I'm at the end of my life"
The comedian, who is now in palliative care, and her daughter Ashley Storrie, a comedian and actress, on being cancelled, living in a pub and their final goodbye.
Nick Duerden, The Times, 2nd October 2024Janey Godley cried over daughter's BAFTA Scotland nomination
Ashley Storrie, the writer and star of BBC comedy Dinosaur, has shared a tearful moment with her mum Janey Godley after finding out she had been nominated for a BAFTA Scotland Award.
BBC, 2nd October 2024Janey Godley slams Graham Linehan over tweet as she says 'keep my name out'
Janey Godley has slammed Graham Linehan creator over tweet as she said to "keep my name out".
Charlotte Everett, The Mirror, 27th September 2024Let Janey Godley die in peace, you monsters, show some humanity
As a writer I'm always reluctant to deploy words like 'evil' or 'monster'. The crudity of the language strips away all humanity from the target. Yet sometimes, we must ask ourselves if there are not those amongst us who through their words and deeds surrender their own humanity.
Neil Mackay, The Herald, 27th September 2024Local hospice praise Janey Godley for opening conversation around dying
Strathcarron Hospice has praised comedian Janey Godley for opening up discussions on dying after she announced she was beginning end-of-life care earlier this week.
Stuart McFarlane, Daily Record, 27th September 2024Janey Godley: Daughter calls for 'compassion' as mum enters end-of-life care
Ashley Storrie has issued a statement following her mother Janey Godley's announcement that she was entering end-of-life care.
Gregor Young, The National (Scotland), 26th September 2024