Britain is today mourning the death of British comedy legend Victoria Wood.
Sir Roger Moore led the tributes to the writer and actress, who was perhaps best known for her shows Acorn Antiques and Dinnerladies.
Difficult to absorb the news about Victoria Wood. She was a total joy to work with and watch on TV. 2016 is becoming a terrible year.
— Sir Roger Moore (Legacy) (@sirrogermoore) April 20, 2016
What unbelievably sad news about Victoria Wood. She was wonderful. We met/interviewed her many times and it was a privilege.
— Richard Madeley (@richardm56) April 20, 2016
Such sad news about the death of Victoria Wood. She had the ability to make everyone in the family laugh.
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) April 20, 2016
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When anyone ever said women aren't funny their idiocy could always be exposed with two words: Victoria Wood. #RIP
— Patrick Strudwick (@PatrickStrud) April 20, 2016
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Bloody hell. Victoria Wood. This, btw, is one of the funniest books of comedy scripts you can get. She was the best pic.twitter.com/y9eDeZmhLb
— Michael Deacon (@MichaelPDeacon) April 20, 2016
She was shy,yet warm & kind. She seemed to speak for so many,especially angsty teenagers. Then there was Housewife,49. RIP Victoria Wood
— Pat Murphy (@patmurphybbc) April 20, 2016
So very upset to hear about Victoria Wood. She was a constant inspiration and I go back to her work again and again. Terribly sad.
— Sarah Powell (@ThisSarahPowell) April 20, 2016
I grew up watching Victoria Wood, she made me believe that a girl of any background could achieve her dreams. Such a loss. Love to family ❤
— Gemma Oaten (@gemmaoaten) April 20, 2016
Oh no! Victoria Wood! Well, that's another punch in the face for all that's good and true and noble in the world.
— Humphrey Ker (@thehumphreyker) April 20, 2016
For inspiring early Morrissey lyrics, making me cry laughing, and being a brilliant inspirational woman, much thanks Victoria Wood.
— Tracey Thorn (@tracey_thorn) April 20, 2016
Victoria Wood , GENIUS. RIP
— Peter Reid 💙 (@reid6peter) April 20, 2016
Never again will I be able to barge to the front of a queue saying, "Let me through, I'm pastry dependent" without welling up. #VictoriaWood
— Patrick Strudwick (@PatrickStrud) April 20, 2016
Victoria Wood 🙁 2016, you're scaring me.
— Nicola (@nicolabyrn3) April 20, 2016
Devastating news about Victoria Wood such an phenomenal talent and comedy genius RIP
— Sophie Austin (@SophieAustin1) April 20, 2016
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