Comedian Victoria Wood has died aged 62 after a short battle with cancer, her publicist says.
In a statement today her family said to The Sun: "Victoria Wood has sadly passed away, after a short but brave battle with cancer.
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"The multi BAFTA award-winning writer, director, actor and comedian died peacefully at her North London home with family this morning.
"The family ask for privacy at this very sad time."
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In a career spanning over 40 years Victoria Wood created and starred in numerous sitcoms, sketches, theatrical works and films.
Wood's last written piece for TV, That Day We Sang, screened across the nation on boxing day and starred Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton.
The news has been made public and is tragic. Goodbye my gorgeous friend. I will miss you so much. #RIPVictoriawood
— Michael Ball OBE (@mrmichaelball) April 20, 2016
Oh my goodness dear Victoria wood has passed away. Heartbreaking #ripvictoriawood
— Zoe Ball (@ZoeTheBall) April 20, 2016
Famous for comedy writing and comedy song writing, Victoria Wood's classic comedy songs are well known to all.
"We'd like to apologise to our viewers in the north...it must be awful for them." My god you were funny. #RIPVictoriaWood
— Patrick Strudwick (@PatrickStrud) April 20, 2016
TV presenter Esther Rantzen paid tribute to Wood, saying she admired her at the start of her career and has done ever since.
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“She once said about me ‘I don’t know why they go on about her teeth – have you seen her dresses?’, which I thought was quite fair,” Rantzen said.
Wood appeared on BBC One’s That’s Life! in 1976, which was her big break.
“She did a one-woman show for Childline where I felt hugely privileged to interview her and she told the story of her life with such wit. She just held us all enchanted for a whole evening,” Rantzen recalled.
“I think she is one of our greatest comic writers and performers, but she could also deal with serious issues as well, and she’s a huge loss.”
Wood’s long-term manager and friend, Phil McIntyre, said: “Victoria has been a part of our lives as a friend, devoted mother and national treasure for 30 years. She was always modest, generous and undemanding. A super person and a super and unique talent. There will be an unfillable void left on all levels and we will miss her deeply.”
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