COMEDIAN Victoria Wood has died aged 62 after a short battle with cancer, her publicist has said.

The actress died at home in London surrounded by her family.

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.

"The family ask for privacy at this very sad time."