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Victoria Wood dies aged 62

The Prestwich born comedian Victoria Wood has died aged 62 after a short battle with cancer.

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Maxine Peake calls Victoria Wood 'my biggest inspiration'

Victoria Wood and Maxine Peake in 'Dinnerladies'

The Bolton actress Maxine Peake has paid tribute to Victoria Wood who died yesterday.

The pair appeared together in the Victoria Wood's sitcom 'Dinnerladies.'

I will always be indebted to Victoria, not only for my career but as my biggest inspiration.

Vic inspired and will continue to inspire generations with her unrivalled talent and there will never be another like her.

The nation has lost a friend and Hero.

My thoughts are with her family and close friends at this unbearably painful time.

– Maxine Peake

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