Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes

The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.

Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63

She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.

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The comedian's profile was raised when she voiced-over videos of Nicola Sturgeon's Covid briefings

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Who is comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally?

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