Comedian Victoria Wood has died at the age of 62

Her publicist, Neil Reading, said: "Victoria Wood has sadly passed away, after a short but brave battle with cancer.

Comedian Victoria Wood has died at the age of 62
Wed, 20 Apr, 2016 - 16:26
Anna O’Donoghue

Comedian Victoria Wood has died of cancer at the age of 62.

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