Victoria Wood

The late British comedy legend Victoria Wood is to be commemorated with a statue in her home town of Bury in Lancashire, it has been reported.

Wood, a stand-up comedian and actress responsible for many extremely popular shows in the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s including ‘Acorn Antiques’ and ‘Dinnerladies’, died in April this year after a battle with cancer at the age of 62.

Her brother, Chris Foote Wood, has now launched an online appeal to raise £20,000 after he got approval from the local council after he met bosses to discuss plans for a permanent tribute to the town’s famous daughter. The statue will be erected in Library Gardens in Bury town centre.

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Victoria Wood, who died last Wednesday (April 20th), aged 62, spent her final days at home with her children, daughter Grace and son Henry by her side. Wood died after a short, private battle with cancer and her family are said to be planning a small, intimate funeral.

Victoria Wood passed away at home last Wednesday, with her two children by her side.

A close friend told The Mirror: “ Victoria made it clear what she wanted and those wishes will be carried out,” said one of her closest friends. She had been in hospital a few weeks ago, but had made it clear she wanted to come home – and that’s exactly what she did."

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Popular British comedian Victoria Wood has died after a “short but brave” battle with cancer.

The award-winning writer, comedian and actress, who was awarded with a CBE in 2008 for her impressive career of hit TV shows and dramas, died on Wednesday morning (April 20th) at her home surrounded by family.

Victoria Wood has died aged 62, after a "short but brave" battle with cancer

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BBC bosses have decided that males dominate their panel shows, and it’s about time that changes. Starting soon, there will be “no excuse” for an all male panel on their various shows.

Lee Mack might not be too popular with his comments on the matter

BBC entertainment controller Mark Linsey said: “Comedy panel shows are always better for having a good mix of people and of course that must include women. I’m making it clear to production teams that there’s just no excuse for delivering all male guest lists.”

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