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Nicola Sturgeon joins mourners at comedian Janey Godley’s funeral | Ents and Art News

Mourners were paying their last respects at comedian Janey Godley’s funeral in Glasgow.

HE died earlier this month He is 63 years old after receiving palliative treatment for terminal cancer.

former first minister Nicola Sturgeon He was among those who attended the service at St Mary’s Cathedral Glasgow.

Godley rose to surprising fame during the pandemic with his impression of Ms Sturgeon’s COVID-19 news briefings.

Old-SNP the leader described him as a “force of nature” and “one of the funniest people I know.”

Other mourners also attended the ceremony, wearing bright colors as per Godley’s wishes.

Nicola Sturgeon leaving the funeral of Scottish comedian Janey Godley at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow. Picture date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
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Nicola Sturgeon has befriended Janey Godley, who echoes the first minister’s pandemic briefings to hilarious effect. Image: P.A.

Photo of Godley and Nicola Sturgeon in 2023. Image: P.A.
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Photo of Godley and Nicola Sturgeon in 2023. Image: P.A.

Reverend Kelvin Holdsworth began by telling the congregation that Godley would be remembered with “kindness and love” and added that “forgiveness” would be among the themes of the service.

Her daughter, Ashley Storrie, who is also a comedian, spoke during the service and said her mother “wanted me to headline her funeral” but “I couldn’t do any of her jokes because it was ‘God’s house’ and all that.”

“He was a comedian, that’s what he did first and foremost. He tried acting, hated it. He was a terrible singer. He couldn’t knit, so he tried. Photos of Liam Neeson with a hideous scarf prove it. But he was a comedian,” she added.

His voice breaking, he concluded by saying, “one last time… please put your hands together for my mother, Janey Godley.”

Mourners arrive at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow for the funeral of Scottish comedian Janey Godley. Picture date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
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The ceremony took place at St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow. Image: P.A.

Mourners arrive at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow for the funeral of Scottish comedian Janey Godley. Picture date: Saturday, November 30, 2024. Pictured is Ashley Storrie (Janey's daughter)
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Janey Godley’s daughter Ashley Storrie is comforted before the ceremony. Image: P.A.

The congregation then stood up and continued with cheers and applause.

Gavin Mitchell, who played barman Bobby in TV sitcom Still Game, was among the mourners.

As the coffin was carried out of the church, a recording of Godley’s famous slogan was played to the congregation: “Frank, Open the Door.”

Janey Godley's coffin leaving St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow. Image: P.A.
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The service featured his famous slogan: “Frank, Open the Door”. Image: P.A.

Godley’s coffin two day “last tour” related to Edinburgh and Glasgow, ahead of a private funeral service on Saturday.

Godley announced she had ovarian cancer in November 2021, but in 2022 the disease returned despite being told everything was fine.

Janey Godley's coffin leaving St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow. Image: P.A.
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The crowd applauded as Godley’s coffin left St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow. Image: P.A.

Mourners arrive at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow for the funeral of Scottish comedian Janey Godley. Picture date: Saturday, November 30, 2024.
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Mourners gathered outside to pay their respects. Image: P.A.

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He died in a Glasgow hospice on 2 November, shortly after being awarded an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow.

Godley, known for his stand-up career including several radio appearances and numerous TV appearances, has not been shy about openly discussing cancer or controversial topics.

He rose to international fame after protesting at Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in 2018 with a banner that read “Trump is a c***.”