The entertainment world has been paying tribute to Victoria Wood who has passed away aged 62. The award-winning director, writer, actor and comedian had fought a short battle with cancer, her publicist confirmed.

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Wood was a household name thanks to her numerous comedy creations including fan favourites dinnerladies, Acorn Antiques and Victoria Wood As Seen on TV. Friends, colleagues and other famous faces have been posting their condolences and memories of Wood on Twitter since news of her passing broke earlier today.

Among them are her fellow comedians including Jennifer Saunders, Miranda Hart and Sue Perkins.

https://twitter.com/ferrifrump/status/722800680973557760

https://twitter.com/mermhart/status/722798214857039872

https://twitter.com/sueperkins/status/722797143224934400

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https://twitter.com/rickygervais/status/722794233069854720
https://twitter.com/KathyBurke/status/722793444607860736
https://twitter.com/jennyeclair/status/722795379507535872

Comic Relief – for whom Wood made numerous appearances – paid their respects.

https://twitter.com/comicrelief/status/722796742190755840

Meanwhile, other names from the world of entertainment shared their reactions to the news on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/EmmaKennedy/status/722792456870326272
https://twitter.com/richardosman/status/722796226610139136
https://twitter.com/mrjakehumphrey/status/722796076697329664
https://twitter.com/ZoeTheBall/status/722795741660516352
https://twitter.com/DerrenBrown/status/722793882690449408
https://twitter.com/caitlinmoran/status/722793598887075840
https://twitter.com/MrDDyer/status/722796706820145152

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https://twitter.com/JohnCleese/status/722804682003914752
https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/722804197092147201
https://twitter.com/Markgatiss/status/722806512352108544
https://twitter.com/JulianClary/status/722797086291443712
https://twitter.com/antanddec/status/722808753008046080
https://twitter.com/CHIMPSINSOCKS/status/722807762409951232

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Susanna LazarusAssociate Editor, RadioTimes.com

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