Actor Hugh Grant has sent Janey Godley well wishes after her latest cancer update.
The Glasgow comedian revealed yesterday that she is now receiving end of life care, after her chemotherapy stopped working and her cancer spread.
Now fans of the 63-year-old have reached out from across the world to support her on social media.
Cancer is a cunt. Much love to you. 👊
— Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) September 26, 2024
This includes Bridget Jone’s Diary star Hugh Grant who said: “Cancer is a c***. Much love to you.”
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also responded to the news by saying: “Sending you so much love, my friend. You are an inspiration.”
Sending you so much love, my friend. You are an inspiration ❤️
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) September 25, 2024
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Popular chef Nigella Lawson said: “Oh Janey, this is heartbreaking. Thank you for all you’ve given the world – and for being you.”
John Smith, A WW2 veteran, said: “I can't begin to thank you for those little videos you made in 2020 during the worst of covid.
“I was alone during lockdown, recovering from a brutal cancer surgery and radiation treatment.
“I was so vulnerable and scared.
“Those videos made me laugh and helped me so much. Solidarity.”
I can't begin to thank you for those little videos you made in 2020 during the worst of covid. I was alone during lockdown, recovering from a brutal cancer surgery & radiation treatment. I was so vulnerable & scared. Those videos made me laugh & helped me so much. Solidarity
— John Smith (son of Harry Leslie Smith) (@Harryslaststand) September 25, 2024
Actor Mark Hamill who played Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars said:” Sending you much love & best wishes always, Janey. From you fan, Mar.”
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TV personality and ex Big Brother presenter Davina McCall said: “Love you Janey.”
Actress and TV presenter Denise Welch said: “Janey you are wonderful.”
Irish comedian and television presenter Dara Ó Briain said: “Ah Janey, this is so sad to hear. All my love to you and your family. X”
American actor Billy Baldwin said: “Sending you love, strength and prayers Janey!!!”
American journalist and fashion editor Derek Guy said: “Sending you and your family lots of love from the United States.”
Janey you are wonderful ❤️❤️❤️
— Denise Welch (@RealDeniseWelch) September 25, 2024
Sunday Times Bestselling author James O’Biren said: “Wonderful, wonderful woman.
"Privilege to know her. As fearless as she is funny, which is really saying something. Xx”
Oh Janey, this is heartbreaking. Thank you for all you’ve given the world – and for being you
— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) September 25, 2024
Dr Sarah Hughes, CEO of Mind Charity, said: “Oh Janey… thank you for the laughter, not many people can say the C word with such beautiful and unmissable joy!”
We previously reported how Janey thanked the NHS and those who have cared for her as well as her family, friends and fans for their support.
She said: “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.”
Ah Janey, this is so sad to hear. All my love to you and your family. X
— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) September 26, 2024
She also thanked charities who have supported her throughout her health journey.
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.
Love you Janey ❤️❤️❤️
— Davina McCall (@ThisisDavina) September 25, 2024
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.
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