Much loved Comedian and TV writer Caroline Aherne has died aged 52, after a battle with cancer.
Her publicist confirmed the sad news this afternoon.
The Royle Family star and GoggleBox narrator was forced to take time off the show earlier this year while she received treatment.
Aherne, had been battling lung cancer and had also previously been treated for bladder and eye cancer.
She played Denise Royle in The Royle family and also co-wrote the show with Craig Cash and Phil Mealey:
She was the narrator of Gogglebox.
Caroline was also a regular on The Fast Show.
And hosted The Mrs Merton Show in the 90s.
Tributes are beginning to pour in:
The talent, you all knew about. But she was a really lovely woman. Vulnerable and complex and damaged but...lovely. #CarolineAherneRIP
— David Baddiel (@Baddiel) July 2, 2016
Just heard the very sad news about Caroline Ahearne she was wonderful especially as Mrs Merton. My interview will be a treasured memory RIP
— Debbie McGee (@thedebbiemcgee) July 2, 2016
Who is writing 2016? Their plot line stinks. RIP Caroline Ahearne. That's really really sad.
— Dawn O'Porter (@hotpatooties) July 2, 2016
Terrible news about Caroline Ahearne. Brave lady. Amazing talent. Intelligently tapped in to our psyche - always reinventing. Sad day. RIP.
— Robin Galloway (@djrobingalloway) July 2, 2016
RT @Davidcu29735242: @tonyblackburn just heard the sad news about Caroline ahearn who has passed away 52 terrible( very sad news )
— Tony Blackburn (@tonyblackburn) July 2, 2016
Devastated to hear about Caroline Ahearne. A genius and a remarkable human being #parkyparkyparky
— Antony Cotton (@antonycotton) July 2, 2016
