Scottish comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63

First Minister John Swinney additionally paid tribute on X, writing: “Very sorry to listen to of the dying of Janey Godley.

“She introduced pleasure and laughter on many events once we wanted it most.”

Numerous celebrities paid tribute to Godley, together with Nigella Lawson who cast a friendship with the comic initially on social media.

The writer and TV chef stated stated: “So exhausting to consider that nice power and vivid power not on the earth.”

Former Communards member and writer the Reverend Richard Coles stated he beloved Godley, including “she made me chortle day by day”.

Comic Dom Joly stated she was “one-of-a-kind and a stunning, humorous individual.”

Julia McKenzie, Radio 4 comedy commissioning editor, stated Godley was a “sensible storyteller who embodied the stoic nature of Glasgow”.

She stated: “Her tales had been uncooked and truthful, each devastating and uplifting, fairly often in the identical sentence; and all shot by means of together with her sharp wit and talent to carry characters to life.”

Louise Thornton, head of commissioning at BBC Scotland, added that Godley was a “much-loved contributor” to BBC programmes.

She added: “Janey fought a courageous well being battle over the previous few years and shared this emotional journey together with her trademark honesty and humour.”