Janey Godley flooded with tributes as she confirms end-of-life care

The 63-year-old stand-up announced she would be getting palliative care and going into a hospice in a video shared to social media.

Godley thanked the NHS and those who have cared for her as well as her family, friends and fans for their support.

“So I’m now in palliative care and I’m at end-of-life care now in the hospital”, she said in the video.

“The chemo ran out of options and I just couldn’t take any more of it and the cancer has spread.

“So it looks like this will be getting to near the end of it and it’s really difficult to speak about this and say to people.”

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She also thanked charities who have supported her throughout her health journey.

In the time since posting her update, Godley's video has prompted nearly 10,000 replies.

Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was one of the thousands to offer support, writing: "Sending you so much love, my friend. You are an inspiration."

Nicola Sturgeon with Janey Godley (Image: PA) Humza Yousaf, former SNP leader, also added his voice. "So sad to hear this news about the big-hearted, kind and, of course, hilarious @JaneyGodley," he wrote. "Sending all good thoughts and prayers her way."

LBC presenter James O'Brien described Godley as a "wonderful woman" and went on: "Privilege to know her. As fearless as she is funny, which is really saying something. Xx"

Many shared the famous image of Godley standing outside Trump Turnberry holding a sign reading "Trump is a c***" at a 2018 protest, while others thanked Godley for her support of the trans community in recent years.

(Image: Archive) Godley, who found viral fame with her dubbed pastiches of Nicola Sturgeon’s coronavirus news briefings during the pandemic, revealed she had ovarian cancer in November 2021.

In 2022 the comedian was given the all-clear and said in a post to X, formerly Twitter, that a scan showed “no evidence of disease”.

However, she later announced that another scan had shown signs of the disease in her abdomen but added that she would continue touring.

Earlier this month, she cancelled her forthcoming tour this autumn due to her stage four ovarian cancer, which had been kept at bay through NHS treatment over the last few years and had returned with a few added complications.

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In the new video, she added: “It is devastating news to know that I’m facing end-of-life but we all come to an end sometime.

“I want to thank everybody for supporting the family, especially (her daughter) Ashley and my husband.

“The overwhelming support has been amazing, and I don’t know how long I’ve got left before anybody asks. I’m not a TikTok.

“So I just want you to know that I appreciate all the love you’ve gave me and all the support. Cancer affects two in one people, and it’s affected me.”

She wished everyone a lovely Christmas and said she hopes to be here for it but is not certain.

The comedian also sent her “love and support to everybody else out there who’s living with a life-limiting disease”.