Comedian Janey Godley receiving end-of-life care
Janey Godley shared an update about her cancer in a video she posted on social media.
Comedian Janey Godley has shared that she is currently receiving palliative care as her cancer has progressed.
In a video shared on social media, the 63-year-old woman from Glasgow mentioned that she was getting palliative care in the hospital and would soon be moving to a hospice.
She expressed her gratitude to the NHS, as well as her friends and family, for all the help they had provided her.
"It's heartbreaking news, but we all have to face our final moments eventually," she remarked.
Janey Godley with her daughter Ashley in November 2019, two years prior to her cancer diagnosis.
In a video shared on X, she explained, "I've exhausted all the chemotherapy options and I simply couldn't handle it any longer - plus, the cancer has progressed."
"It seems we're approaching the conclusion of this, and it’s quite challenging to discuss this and share it with others."
Godley expressed her gratitude to the NHS and the numerous hospitals and personnel who support her, "including the lovely lady who sits with me and brews my tea."
"It's heartbreaking to face the reality of my final days, but eventually, we all reach that point," she remarked.
The incredible support I’ve received has been truly heartwarming, and I’m not sure how much time I have left, just so no one has to wonder.
She expressed her gratitude by saying, "Thank you all for your kindness. I truly value the overwhelming support and affection you've shown me."
Godley formed a friendship with Nicola Sturgeon, the former first minister of Scotland, after her videos gained popularity during the Covid pandemic.
Born in the eastern part of Glasgow in 1961, Godley initially worked as a pub manager before making a name for herself in the world of comedy.
She is the mother of comedian and actress Ashley Storrie, who is known for her role in the BBC Three comedy show Dinosaur.
In 2016, Godley became an internet sensation when a photo of her holding a sign with a derogatory term during a protest against Donald Trump's visit to Scotland was widely shared.
Her visibility increased significantly when she provided voiceovers for Nicola Sturgeon's Covid briefing videos in Scotland. Eventually, she developed a friendship with the former first minister.
Godley has frequently co-hosted the show Loose Ends on BBC Radio 4 and has also led the series The C Bomb on the same network.
In 2023, she received recognition at the first-ever Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award during the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
