Local comedian Janey Godley receives honorary degree from University of Glasgow while in palliative care
The Glaswegian comedian Janey Godley has received an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow while she receives end-of-life care
Janey Godley has been granted an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow while she is in hospice care.
63-year-old Godley has been living with ovarian cancer since 2021, and was given a terminal diagnosis following an all-clear notice in 2022.
Daughter Ashley Storrie, also a stand-up and BBC Radio Scotland presenter, made the announcement to social media: “Thank you @UofGlasgow for bestowing upon my mum the honorary degree of doctor of the University of Glasgow.
“This has brought her so much joy in the final beats of her life. Janey is so honoured, and I am so immensely proud of her. Congratulations Doctor Godley.”
The comedian has had a storied life and varied career - born in Shettleston and formerly a Calton pub boss, she married into a Glaswegian crime family before becoming a comedian in 1994.
Janey entered palliative care at the end of September this year and will remain in hospice until she passes.
A University of Glasgow spokesperson said: "We are delighted to confirm Janey has been made an Honorary Graduate of the University. It is an honour to bestow an honorary doctorate on the incredible Dr Godley. We send all our love and support to Janey and her family."