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Comedian Victoria Wood has died aged 62, following a "short but brave" battle with cancer.
Her publicist confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday afternoon.
“Victoria Wood has sadly passed away, after a short but brave battle with cancer," the statement read.
"The multi BAFTA award-winning writer, director, actor and comedian died peacefully at her North London home with family this morning. She was 62.
"The family ask for privacy at this very sad time."
Following the news, fans of the TV star took to Twitter to pay tribute, including Ricky Gervais who posted: "RIP the brilliant Victoria Wood. So innovative, funny and down to earth. This has not been a good year."
Kate Humble described her as "magnificent" while Derren Brown deemed her a "shy genius" and marked her death as the "end of an era".
Wood rose to fame after winning talent show New Faces and went on to establish herself as one of Britain's most popular stand-up comics before starring in shows including Victoria Wood As Seen on TV and ITV's award winning comedy, Dinnerladies.
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She frequently collaborated with stars including Duncan Preston and most famously Julie Walters who she starred alongside in sketch show, Wood and Walters.
Her career saw her win four BAFTA awards for shows including ITV drama Housewife, 49, and she was also honoured with six British Comedy Awards.
She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 1997 before being appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2008.
Wood is survived by her daughter Grace and son Henry.