PICS: Tributes pour in for comedian Victoria Wood, who has passed away at the age of 62

Colm Boohig

The British comedian has died after a battle with cancer.

Victoria Wood, the Bafta-winning comedian, actor, writer and director has passed away.

The 62-year-old, who wrote and starred in Dinnerladies as well as touring for decades in an extremely successful stand-up career, passed away in north London.

Tributes have been pouring in for the much-loved entertainer.

Difficult to absorb the news about Victoria Wood. She was a total joy to work with and watch on TV. 2016 is becoming a terrible year.

— Sir Roger Moore (Legacy) (@sirrogermoore) April 20, 2016

What unbelievably sad news about Victoria Wood. She was wonderful. We met/interviewed her many times and it was a privilege.

— Richard Madeley (@richardm56) April 20, 2016

Such sad news about the death of Victoria Wood. She had the ability to make everyone in the family laugh.

— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) April 20, 2016

https://twitter.com/EmmaKennedy/status/722792456870326272

When anyone ever said women aren't funny their idiocy could always be exposed with two words: Victoria Wood. #RIP

— Patrick Strudwick (@PatrickStrud) April 20, 2016

https://twitter.com/brokenbottleboy/status/722791959572660224

Bloody hell. Victoria Wood. This, btw, is one of the funniest books of comedy scripts you can get. She was the best pic.twitter.com/y9eDeZmhLb

— Michael Deacon (@MichaelPDeacon) April 20, 2016

She was shy,yet warm & kind. She seemed to speak for so many,especially angsty teenagers. Then there was Housewife,49. RIP Victoria Wood

— Pat Murphy (@patmurphybbc) April 20, 2016

So very upset to hear about Victoria Wood. She was a constant inspiration and I go back to her work again and again. Terribly sad.

— Sarah Powell (@ThisSarahPowell) April 20, 2016

I grew up watching Victoria Wood, she made me believe that a girl of any background could achieve her dreams. Such a loss. Love to family ❤

— Gemma Oaten (@gemmaoaten) April 20, 2016

Oh no! Victoria Wood! Well, that's another punch in the face for all that's good and true and noble in the world.

— Humphrey Ker (@thehumphreyker) April 20, 2016

For inspiring early Morrissey lyrics, making me cry laughing, and being a brilliant inspirational woman, much thanks Victoria Wood.

— Tracey Thorn (@tracey_thorn) April 20, 2016

Victoria Wood , GENIUS. RIP

— Peter Reid 💙 (@reid6peter) April 20, 2016

Never again will I be able to barge to the front of a queue saying, "Let me through, I'm pastry dependent" without welling up. #VictoriaWood

— Patrick Strudwick (@PatrickStrud) April 20, 2016