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."
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