NICOLA Sturgeon has joined thousands of Scots in sending well wishes to Janey Godley after the comedian announced she had been diagnosed with cancer.
Godley, who has been a stand-up for years but found renewed popularity with her voice-overs of the First Minister’s briefings last year, announced on Twitter this morning that she is hospitalised with ovarian cancer.
The comedian confirmed she would need to cut short her tour due to the diagnosis. She said she’s currently in a “very beautiful but very stormy corner room in a hospital in Glasgow”.
Sorry but my last weekend of the tour can’t go ahead in Edinburgh and Musselburgh as I am in hospital with ovarian cancer - look after each other #MentalHealthMatters pic.twitter.com/RBfZzVmOuw
— Janey Godley (@JaneyGodley) November 19, 2021
In a video published later, Godley told followers: "I don't know if I'm going to be one of these people who battle bravely, who fight every step. I don't know, that doesn't feel how I've been, the last day I've done nothing but cry and cry and cry."
She went on: "If you have any symptoms like I had, which was I felt as though I was full before I was eating a meal, I felt as though I had no real energy, and there was a big bloatingness inside my stomach.
"I got it checked out, and it's ovarian cancer. So onwards and upwards. I want everyone to know I really appreciate them being behind me for so long."
Scots from across politics, comedy and entertainment have been quick to signal their support for Godley during this difficult time.
Scotland’s First Minister, who has previously appeared in a charity comedy skit with Godley, said she was “sending love and strength”.
Television presenter Lorraine Kelly wrote: “Oh Janey. I hope you are OK. Please take care of yourself.”
Reverend Richard Coles said he would be sending prayers for Godley, while Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh wished the comedian a “full and fast recovery”.
In an emotional post, comedian and actor Jonny Vegas told Godley: “Hey Darlin', please come through this. As an idiot living in Glasgow all those years back you took me under your wing and you've been minding me ever since. I love, love, love ya. Take care my lovely you.”
One comment from radio and TV presenter Glenn Wool appeared to make Godley laugh, as he wrote: “I kinda feel sorry for the cancer. It’s got no idea who it’s f****** with.” The comedian responded to say she was laughing out loud.
Several MPs from both the SNP and Labour also reached out to send their positive thoughts.
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