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 in action
Some video snapshots of a 30-year comedy career.
Chortle, 2nd November 2024Politicians and comedians pay tribute to Janey Godley
Nicola Sturgeon hails "a force of nature, and one of the funniest people I have ever known".
Chortle, 2nd November 2024Janey Godley obituary: Turning tragedy into comedy
Janey Godley, who has died aged 63, turned an early life full of pain and tragedy into a successful comedy career.
Craig Williams, BBC, 2nd 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 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 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 2024