September 25th 2024.
The news of Janey Godley's health has left her fans and followers heartbroken. The 63-year-old comedian, known for her quick wit and comedic talents, shared that she is now receiving end-of-life care after her terminal ovarian cancer spread. In a social media post, Janey revealed that she is currently in a hospital receiving palliative care and will soon be moving into a hospice.
"It's a difficult time for me and my loved ones," Janey wrote on her social media account. "I'm now at end-of-life care and will be going into a hospice for the foreseeable future. I want to thank everyone who has shown me love and support throughout my journey. You've all been amazing."
In a video accompanying her post, Janey further opened up about her situation while sitting on a hospital bed. She shared that the chemotherapy treatments she received have run out of options and she couldn't handle any more. Unfortunately, her cancer has spread, and she is now facing the end of her life.
"It's not easy for me to talk about this and share it with everyone," Janey said. "But I want to be honest and open with you all. I have no idea how much time I have left, but I want you all to know how much your love and support means to me. I also want to send my love to anyone else who is living with a life-limiting disease."
After her post, an outpouring of love and support flooded in from fans and celebrities alike. Nigella Lawson, Dom Joly, Nicola Sturgeon, and India Willoughby were just a few of the many who sent their well-wishes to Janey.
This heartbreaking news comes shortly after Janey had to cancel her autumn tour, "Why Is She Still Here?" due to her cancer spreading. In a statement, she shared that her doctors advised her to stop working and that she was currently in the hospital with sepsis. Janey had been living with stage four ovarian cancer for the past few years, and while the treatment had kept the disease at bay, it has sadly returned with complications.
Janey first opened up about her diagnosis in 2021 and was given the all-clear in 2022 after a scan showed no evidence of the disease. However, in 2023, another scan revealed that the cancer had returned in her abdomen. Despite her diagnosis, Janey had planned to continue with her tour in February and March of 2023. It was her friend and fellow comedian, Jimmy Carr, who convinced her to keep going.
"I was ready to cancel my tour, but Jimmy asked me, 'Is your mouth not working?' and I replied, 'Yes, it is'," Janey shared in an interview with ITV's Lorraine. "And he said, 'Well then, get back on tour.'"
Janey has always been open and honest about her health journey, and in December 2023, she shared that her latest scan showed the cancer had returned. Born in poverty in Glasgow, Janey has become a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, co-presenting on BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends and hosting her own series, The C Bomb. In 2023, she was honored with the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
Janey has been married to her husband, Sean Storrie, since 1980, and the couple shares a daughter, Ashley Storrie, who is also a stand-up comedian and BBC Radio Scotland host. Janey's journey has touched the hearts of many, and she continues to receive an outpouring of love and support from her fans and friends.
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