Scottish comedian reveals end-of-life care for terminal cancer

Scottish comedian Janey Godley has revealed she is receiving end-of-life care for her terminal cancer.

The 63-year-old, who found viral fame with her dubbed imitations of Nicola Sturgeon’s COVID-19 news briefings during the pandemic, announced she will be going into a hospice in a video on X on Wednesday evening.

She first said she had ovarian cancer in November 2021, but was given the all-clear the following year when a scan showed “no evidence of the disease”.

But another scan had shown signs of the disease in her abdomen, she later announced, adding she would continue touring.

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

“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.”

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

Earlier this month, she cancelled her autumn tour 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 added complications.

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

“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 [appearing to mean one in two], and it’s affected me.”

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

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