Comedian Victoria Wood has died of cancer at the age of 62.
The actress, who lived in Highgate, was surrounded by her family when she died.
Her publicist, Neil Reading, said: " Victoria Wood has sadly passed away, after a short but brave battle with cancer.
"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."
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