Yahoo News David Walliams And Danny Dyer Lead The Tributes To Victoria Wood
Earlier today it was sadly announced that comedy genius Victoria Wood had passed away following a short battle with cancer.
The 62-year-old enjoyed a glittering career in TV, shooting into the limelight in the 1980s and being widely regarded as one of the UK’s most popular stand-up comics.
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Understandably, many other celebs have Victoria to thank for inspiring them into the world of comedy and everybody from Alan Carr to David Walliams to Danny Dyer has paid tribute to the star after today’s sad announcement, with Prime Minister David Cameron also paying his respects:
I have such happy memories watching #VictoriaWood ’s TV shows with my mum, dad & sister. She was a humble genius. https://t.co/pVMhSSxVPW
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams)
Another legend gone. 2016 is going to be one of those years it seems. So so sad RIP Victoria Wood
— Alan Carr (@AlanCarr)
Cant believe Vic has gone.She was truly an inspiration and had so much left to to give and we won’t see it. She was so funny.#VictoriaWood
— jennifer saunders (@ferrifrump)
What unbelievably sad news about Victoria Wood. She was wonderful. We met/interviewed her many times and it was a privilege.
— Richard Madeley (@richardm56)
Such sad news. RIP Victoria Wood. You always made us howl with laughter.
— Julian Clary (@JulianClary)
Victoria Wood was a national treasure loved by millions. My thoughts are with her family.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron)
Oh God, Victoria Wood was just the loveliest. So funny and clever and kind and melancholy and all the good stuff. So sad.
— Richard Osman (@richardosman)
Oh my goodness dear Victoria wood has passed away. Heartbreaking #ripvictoriawood
— Zoe Ball (@ZoeTheBall)
Seeing Victoria Wood on TV - working class, bookish, silly, clever, doing stand-up, singing, acting - made me think “Girls can do this.”
— Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran)
A world without Victoria Wood is a sad sad thing. My first major crush. R.I.P beautiful. 2016…the year of taking the greats.
— Danny Dyer (@MrDDyer)
Victoria was awarded an OBE back in 1997 and then a CBE in 2008, she is survived by her 27-year-old daughter Grace and 23-year-old son Henry.
