Comedian Janey Godley cancels tour due to incurable cancer

She shared the news with a heartbreaking video.

The 63-year-old announced the news from her hospital bed where she was being treated sepsis which is now 'under-control'.

In a video shared with her fans, she explained that her 'cancer is spreading' so doctors have advised her to stop working to help her recuperate.

Godley was due to begin her Why Is She Still Here? tour this autumn.

In a statement released earlier today, her team said: "Janey has been living with stage four ovarian cancer for the past few years and the treatment from the wonderful Scottish NHS has kept the disease at bay, but sadly in the last few weeks the cancer has returned and there have been a few added complications.

"Her doctors have now advised her that she must stop work for the foreseeable future.

"Janey is devastated to let down her thousands of loyal fans, and the wonderful venues she has played many times over the years.

"She would like to thank everyone for their love and support at this difficult time."

In 2022, Godley was given the all-clear from her cancer after a scan showed 'no evidence of disease'.

Later that year, however, another scan showed signs that the disease was in her abdomen.

Godley later explained that her friend and fellow comedian, Jimmy Carr, played a role in convincing her to continue her tour.

She said: "I decided to cancel the tour, and my mate Jimmy Carr said, 'is your mouth not working?'. I went, 'yeah, my mouth works' and he said, 'well get back on tour.'"

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