Janey Godley
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Janey Godley 'won't ever stop being ashamed' of unearthed tweets
Janey Godley has opened up about historic tweets which brought her career to a halt six months ago. Speaking on STV's Scotland Tonight, she insisted she is "not a racist" as she offered an apology for the "really offensive and hurtful" statements.
Ema Sabljak, The Herald, 30th March 2022What Janey Godley can teach us about coping with cancer
The 61-year-old Scottish comic, known for stand-up and appearances on Have I Got News For You, as well as her hilarious viral videos during the pandemic, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last year and underwent a hysterectomy in January. Afterwards, however, Godley revealed she'd been told her cancer had spread, was stage 3b and she faced further treatment.
The Herald, 27th March 2022Janey Godley shaves hair off completely as cancer battle continues
Janey Godley has completely shaved her hair off as her cancer battle continues.
Daily Record, 22nd February 2022Janey Godley row: MSPs like 'despicable' Scottish Tory attack ad
Two MSPs have "liked" a Scottish Tory attack tweet on comedian Janey Godley which was described as "utterly despicable and lacking in humanity".
Gregor Young, The National (Scotland), 11th February 2022Janey Godley novel Nothing Left Unsaid mirrors cancer diagnosis
Janey Godley is to publish her debut novel this summer and in a poignant case of fiction imitating real life, the book's plot will mirror her own recent cancer diagnosis.
Susan Swarbrick, The Herald, 27th January 2022Janey Godley's 'intestines paralysed' in ordeal 'worse than' hysterectomy
Janey Godley has revealed her intestines were paralysed following a hysterectomy to remove a tumour. The Scots comedian opened up to fans on social media following the procedure amid her fight against ovarian cancer.
Kathleen Speirs, Daily Record, 23rd January 2022Janey Godley told she has stage three ovarian cancer
Janey Godley says she is in shock after being told she has stage three ovarian cancer following her hysterectomy.
Daily Record, 16th January 2022Janey Godley doing 'relatively well' after hysterectomy
Janey Godley is recovering after having a full hysterectomy to treat her ovarian cancer, her daughter and fellow comic Ashley Storrie has said.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 6th January 2022Janey Godley's debut novel to be published this autumn
Janey Godley's debut novel, Nothing Left Unsaid, is about a dying Glaswegian woman and survival of abuse.
British Comedy Guide, 4th January 2022Sturgeon was warned using Janey Godley in Covid adverts carried 'some risk'
Officials told the First Minister that Ms Godley "can be outspoken about a number of subject matters" and uses "profanities regularly" on social media.
Alistair Grant, The Scotsman, 16th December 2021