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Comedian Janey Godley's funeral held after tragic cancer death with stars paying respects


The funeral of comedian Janey Godley is being held in Glasgow after a two-day “final tour” of the cities she loved – the star died earlier this month after a cancer battle

A mourner holds the order of service for the funeral (Image: © 2024 PA Media, All Rights Reserved)Janey, who gained viral fame with her hilarious dubbed parodies of then Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon’s coronavirus news briefings during the pandemic, bravely revealed her ovarian cancer diagnosis in November 2021. On Friday, 29 November, the hearse travelled along the Royal Mile and Lawnmarket in Edinburgh, pausing for reflection at St Giles’ Cathedral before continuing its journey to Glasgow. Her funeral on Saturday is being live-streamed on YouTube, and attendees were encouraged to wear bright colours if they wished, instead of traditional attire.

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