on 12-01-2023 09:30 AM
on 11-10-2023 11:44 AM
on 11-10-2023 11:46 AM
Thanks, twyngwyn
Was just coming to post this
RIP, Cal
on 11-10-2023 12:04 PM
I have just found out about Cal Wilson’s death; I can scarcely believe it. She was so vibrant, a petite bundle of wit and the absurdly funny. What a horrible loss to her family and to the world.
on 11-10-2023 01:33 PM
So sad, such a funny and vibrant woman.
Loved her comedy.
RIP Cal
on 11-10-2023 03:03 PM
Words fail, buildings tumble
The ground opens wide*
(*Opening lyrics to She’s Actual Size by They Might Be Giants )
Saw a show of hers once where she mentioned her love of TMBG- so I hope she approves!
Massive loss.
on 11-10-2023 09:22 PM
Too young
Too soon
Too sad
VALE Cal
😢
on 13-10-2023 11:22 AM
@twyngwyn wrote:Comedian Cal Wilson dies aged 53 after short illness - ABC News
One of the few comedians that was actually funny. A terrible loss for the industry. An incomprehensible loss for her family and friends.
I don't normally get emotional when it comes to celebrity deaths, but this one really upset me.
on 13-10-2023 01:49 PM
I read a report that she had aggressive lung cancer and chose to only tell family and close friends.
I have no idea how she kept working until the end.
Very brave.
on 13-10-2023 11:53 PM
When I read the original story, it said she was admitted to hospital with lower back pain, I wondered if it may have been ovarian cancer. Then an updated report said a rare and aggressive cancer, so that pretty much ruled out that theory, as ovarian isn't rare. It was also my understanding that it was only a very recent discovery. I could have read that part wrong though.
It will be interesting to see if they run the baking show that she was hosting, which I believe was meant to air next year. I don't know if the show had finished filming. I hope they do air the show, just as Masterchef aired this year. I think it would be a lovely tribute to her. Of course, it would be up to her family to make the decision.
on 15-10-2023 01:02 PM