Comedian and actress Caroline Aherne has died after battling cancer, her publicist has confirmed.
Fellow comedians and stars of her television show The Royle Family and Gogglebox have paid tribute to her, describing her as a "comic genius".
The BAFTA-winning actress had battled cancer three times in her lifetime, first being struck with the disease in childhood.
More stars have paid tribute to comedian Caroline Aherne who lost her battle with cancer on Saturday.
Fellow comedian David Baddiel described her as "vulnerable and complex and damaged but lovely".
Aherne had fought depression and drink problems and spent time in the Priory clinic following a suicide attempt, before moving to Australia to avoid the glare of publicity.
Comedian David Walliams called her a "true comedy genius".
The former Oasis frontman was told The Royle Family star had died moments before he took to the stage in Nashville, Tennessee.
Following her death at the age of 52 from cancer, we take a look back at Caroline Aherne's career in pictures.
Caroline Aherne, best known for Mrs Merton, The Fast Show and The Royle Family, has died her publicist has confirmed.