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Victoria Wood CBE (19 May 1953 – 20 April 2016) was an English comedian, actress, lyricist, singer, composer, pianist, screenwriter, producer and director. Wood wrote and starred in dozens of sketches, plays, musicals, films and sitcoms over several decades and her live comedy act was interspersed with her own compositions which she performed ...
Apr 20, 2016 · Victoria Wood will be remembered for her talent and her outstanding versatility. Her keen observational style meant she was able to create memorable characters, routines and songs in the world of ...
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Dec 23, 2012 · IMDb profile of Victoria Wood, a British comedian, writer and actress who died in 2016. Learn about her life, career, collaborations, achievements and legacy in the entertainment industry.
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Apr 20, 2016 · Comedian and actress Victoria Wood passed away from cancer in 2016, leaving a legacy of comedy and entertainment. She was known for her sketches, songs, impressions and sitcoms, such as Dinnerladies and Acorn Antiques.
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LONDON (AP) — Victoria Wood, a British comedian who found humor in everyday life and blazed a trail for other female comics, has died. She was 62. Wood died Wednesday at her London home "after a short but brave battle with cancer," said her publicist, Neil Reading. Born in Greater Manchester in 1953, Wood got her first break in 1974 winning the TV talent contest "New Faces." As a woman from ...
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Apr 20, 2016 · Funny, but also poignant and deeply serious. A great performer, but also an award-winning writer. Victoria Wood sadly died today at the age of 62. Stephen Sm...
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