British comedian Victoria Wood dies
Q. Which famous British comedian has died at the age of 62?- Published on 21 Apr 16a. Doris Roberts
b. Victoria Wood
c. Melissa McCarthy
d. Amy Schumer
ANSWER: Victoria Wood
British comedian Victoria Wood whose sketch shows and sitcoms blended playfulness and social observation has died at the age of 62. She succumbed to cancer.
- Wood got her break in 1974 winning the TV talent contest "New Faces."
- She had her own TV show in the 1980s with "Victoria Wood as Seen on TV.”
- Wood also created and starred in the late-1990s sitcom "Dinner ladies," which featured a mostly female cast.