Janey Godley, who has died aged 63, ... Jane Godley Currie was born in Glasgow on January 20 1961 and grew up in the district of Shettleston, one of the city’s most deprived areas.

Janey Godley is in ‘final beats of her life,’ comedian’s daughter confirms - The comedian has received an honorary degree from the University Of Glasgow. The Independent.

Jane Godley Currie was born on Jan. 20, 1961, in Glasgow, one of four children. Her family was poor, and her parents struggled with alcohol and substance use disorders.

Even though she found success later, Godley did not have an easy start to life. She was born into poverty, which was rife in 1960s Glasgow, to parents who both struggled with alcohol addictions.

JANEY Godley managed to find humour in the darkest places from growing up in poverty, ... Born Janey Currie in Glasgow’s East End district of Shettleston on January 20, ...

Mourners have been paying their last respects to the comedian Janey Godley at her funeral in Glasgow. She died earlier this month aged 63 after receiving palliative treatment for terminal cancer.

Comedian Janey Godley has been given a colourful send-off at her funeral in Glasgow. Scotland's former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was among the mourners who gathered at St Mary's Cathedral.

Before she became a comedian, Janey Godley owned a Glasgow pub for 15 years (Image: John Fleming ) On Saturday, November 2, Janey Godley passed away following a long struggle with cancer.

Janey Godley, Scottish comedian famed for viral voiceover videos, ... She was born into poverty, which was rife in 1960s Glasgow, to parents who both struggled with alcohol addictions.

The University of Glasgow also shared the post, writing: “It is an honour to bestow an honorary doctorate on the incredible Dr Godley. We send all our love and support from UofG to Janey and her ...

JANEY Godley managed to find humour in the darkest places from growing up in poverty, to horrendous childhood abuse and even the “murder” of her m. Jump directly to the content.

Comedian Janey Godley has been given a colourful send-off at her funeral in Glasgow. Scotland's former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was among the mourners who gathered at St Mary's Cathedral.