Comedian Victoria Wood dies of cancer at 62
Actress passed away at London home surrounded by family
Comedian Victoria Wood has died of cancer at the age of 62.
Her publicist, Neil Reading, said: "Victoria Wood has sadly passed away, after a short but brave battle with cancer.
"The multi Bafta award-winning writer, director, actor and comedian died peacefully at her north London home with family this morning. She was 62.
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