Janey Godley dies aged 63 'surrounded by loved ones'

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Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died aged 63 following a battle with cancer. Janey, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021, passed away today (November 2) 'surrounded by her loved ones'.

In a statement, her manager Chris Davis said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our client Doctor Janey Godley on 2nd November. "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. READ NEXT: Spain floods: 2,000 missing in 'nation's worst disaster in history' as death toll rises above 200 "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’." The comedian revealed in September she had been receiving palliative care in a hospice.

Earlier this week, her daughter Ashley Storrie revealed that she been awarded an honorary degree from the University Of Glasgow while in her hospice bed.