Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died aged 63 after receiving palliative treatment for terminal cancer, her management company has confirmed. In a statement, Chris Davis Management said she would be “hugely missed by her family, friends and her many fans”. Godley’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.
She 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.
Earlier this morning Janey passed away in her sleep. 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. pic.twitter.
com/r6cpoGjuR4 — Janey Godley (@JaneyGodley) November 2, 2024 “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.
” The comedian, who found viral fame with her dubbed parodies of Nicola Sturgeon’s coronavirus news briefings during the pandemic, revealed she had ovarian cancer in November 2021. Despite her diagnosis, she returned to touring but cancelled her 2024 autumn event dates in September. She said she would be getting palliative care and g.