Merging Cultures Posted 20 April 2016 Posted 20 April 2016 I am not an emotional person. But this is genuinely upsetting. I grew up with her comedy.
Webbo Posted 20 April 2016 Posted 20 April 2016 Comedian Victoria Wood has died aged 62 after "a short but brave" battle with cancer. "The multi Bafta award-winning writer, director, actor and comedian died peacefully at her north London home with family this morning," her publicist Neil Reading said. "The family ask for privacy at this very sad time." Wood found fame in the 1980s with her TV series Victoria Wood As Seen On TV and was awarded a CBE in 2008. She won five Baftas including two for her one-off ITV drama Housewife 49. Wood got her first break on the TV talent show New Faces in 1974, while still a student at Birmingham University. She went on to create the hit shows Acorn Antiques and Dinnerladies, featuring her long-time collaborator Julie Walters. Acorn Antiques also spawned a musical, which Wood wrote and was directed by Trevor Nunn in 2005. British Prime Minister David Cameron paid tribute saying: "Victoria Wood was a national treasure loved by millions. My thoughts are with her family". Comedian Ricky Gervais also tweeted: "RIP the brilliant Victoria Wood. So innovative, funny and down to earth. This has not been a good year." Crikey, another one gone. What a bad year this has been for Celebs.
Guest Col city fan Posted 20 April 2016 Posted 20 April 2016 Yet another victim to fookin Cancer..... RIP....
Leicesterpool Posted 20 April 2016 Posted 20 April 2016 Such an lovely, friendly, warm lady. I'm very sad about this. We lose another legend in comedy, RIP
Parafox Posted 20 April 2016 Posted 20 April 2016 As above, a genuinely funny standup and comedy actress. RIP.
Fox92 Posted 20 April 2016 Posted 20 April 2016 I liked some of the stuff she did. Very sad at only 62. RIP.
Great Boos Up Posted 20 April 2016 Posted 20 April 2016 Very sad news. A very talented humorous lady indeed.
Rincewind Posted 20 April 2016 Posted 20 April 2016 One of my faves. An all round entertainer. Not bad on the piano either. Trying to think of one 'Aint goin to' or something. This is it. Lets do it
Durnerz Posted 21 April 2016 Posted 21 April 2016 One of my early introductions to stand-up. Really funny lady who had a lot of talent. RIP.
Robin JD Popley Posted 21 April 2016 Posted 21 April 2016 She, alongside Ronnie Barker, singlehandedly inspired me to pursue my artistic writing. Was really sad when I heard this yesterday. Thank you for all the laughs you funny lady.
Webbo Posted 21 April 2016 Posted 21 April 2016 Was she married to a magician? Used to be, split up many years ago.
Alf Bentley Posted 21 April 2016 Posted 21 April 2016 Used to be, split up many years ago. Performed the old vanishing trick, did he?
Buce Posted 23 April 2016 Posted 23 April 2016 Performed the old vanishing trick, did he? Yeah, he disappeared with a puff. Quite a scandal at the time.
Alf Bentley Posted 23 April 2016 Posted 23 April 2016 Yeah, he disappeared with a puff. Quite a scandal at the time. Left his partner cut up, I expect.
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