Janey Godley
Janey Godley was born on January 20th, 1961. Janey passed away November 2nd, 2024 at 63 years old. Janey Godley was born in Lennoxtown, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Janey Godley was a Scottish political activist, stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. She spent years making people laugh with what has been described as sharp humour and honest stories.
She began her career in comedy in 1994 and soon became a very popular figure, performing in theatres and clubs across the United Kingdom. She became known for stories that combined humour with the harder moments of life, which endeared her to audiences.
Janey Godley gained significant popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic with over-the-top clips of public figures and politicians. Shared widely, they made many people smile during some of the most difficult times of 2020.
Besides her work in film and TV, Godley has appeared in shows such as
River City and
Have I Got News for You, as well as the film
Wild Rose. Comedian Ashley Storrie collaborated with her daughter on some of her comedy sketches.
Janey has also been outspoken on Scottish independence and transgender rights. On issues she cared about, she was never shy and shared her opinions, even if others found them highly controversial.
In 2021, Janey Godley announced that she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She shared her experience with fans and thanked them for standing with her during the final months of her life.
She died aged 63 in 2024.
As an author, Godley published
Nothing Left Unsaid, a novel that tells the story of Sharon, a woman who returns to Glasgow to care for her dying mother.
Before her death, Senga's mother told her to find a diary from the 1970s and read it to her. She learns shocking details about her mother from the diary, including her life in the shanty town of Shettleston. Her mother had to deal with illness, betrayal, and poverty alongside several friends.
It is a work that combines tough reality, dark humour, and warmth as it reveals some secrets that drive Sharon to reflect.
In
Honey and Janey, Janey Godley penned an illustrated children's fiction work that tells the story of her dog Honey.
The work follows the little dog through pictures and funny thoughts as Godley gives her a voice, even as she uses her own words with the puppy’s ideas. It comes with silly drawings and cute photographs that show what the dog thinks about living with Janey and being a pet.
It is an honest, funny, and warm book that showcases the special bond between Janey and her owner.
Two years later, Janey Godley published her first non-fiction work titled
Janey: The Woman That Won’t Shut Up.
She shares how she made a name for herself in the clubs where few women had ever had any impact. Godley talks of winning a case against an abusive uncle, her rise in the world of comedy, and then having to deal with painful moments when some of her old tweets were exposed.
Lastly, she shares about her ovarian cancer diagnosis and how she kept hope during the most difficult times.
Related Authors
Fans of Janey Godley also enjoy these authors:
- James Patterson, author of the Alex Cross Series.
- Patricia Cornwell, author of the Kay Scarpetta Series.
- John Grisham, author of the Jake Brigance Series.
- Jo Nesbø, author of the Harry Hole Series .
- Angela Marsons, author of the D.I. Kim Stone Series.
Janey Godley: F.A.Q
When was Janey Godley Born?
Janey Godley was born on January 20th, 1961.
When did Janey Godley die?
Janey Godley died on November 2nd, 2024 at 63 years old.
Where was Janey Godley Born?
Janey Godley was born in Lennoxtown, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
What was the first book Janey Godley wrote?
The first book written by Janey Godley was Frank Get the Door!: Ma feet are KILLIN me, published in 2020.
What was the most recent book Janey Godley wrote?
Her most recently released work was JANEY: The Woman That Won't Shut Up on May 9th, 2024.
How many books has Janey Godley written?
Janey Godley has written 5 books. 1 Standalone Novel, 2 Non-Fiction Books, 2 books in the Children's Books.