Nicola Sturgeon is sending Janey Godley 'love and strength' as the Scots comic battles ovarian cancer.
The First Minister reached out to the 60-year-old who announced the sad news this morning.
It comes as Janey shared a picture of herself in a hospital bed as she announced the news on social media.
SNP leader Sturgeon responded by tweeting that she was 'sending love and strength' while she receives treatment.
Janey had been due to perform at the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh on Friday and The Brunton in Musselburgh on Saturday but has cancelled the last shows in her tour.
She tweeted a picture of herself on social media with the caption: "Sorry but my last weekend of the tour can't go ahead in Edinburgh and Musselburgh as I am in hospital with ovarian cancer - look after each other. #MentalHealthMatters".
Monica Lennon, Labour MSP replied to the tweet: "Sorry to hear this Janey. Wishing you all the best. Take care x"
Author Jenny Colgan said: "oh no!!!!!! DM me if you want an early copy of next year’s book to distract you xxxxxx"
Actor Greg McHugh wrote: "Sending all the positive vibes Janey- awful to read this x"
Godley's daughter, Ashley Storrie shared her mums post writing: "Devastation doesn't touch the edges of how I feel right now. Thank you to all the amazing NHS staff who've been looking after mum and helped her come to terms with this terrifying news."
Godley is a supporter of Scottish independence and found fast fame with her dubbed pastiches of Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's coronavirus news briefings during the pandemic
