Cal Wilson dies aged 53 Tragedy One of Australias best known

Cal Wilson dies aged 53: Tragedy: One of Australia’s best-known comedians dies after ‘brief illness’

Popular comedian Cal Wilson has died at the age of 53.

The New Zealand-born TV personality died on Wednesday after a short illness.

She was surrounded by her friends and family at Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.

She is survived by her husband Chris and their son Digby.

Wilson also worked as a radio and television presenter, actress and author and achieved fame in Australia.

Popular comedian Cal Wilson has died at the age of 53

Popular comedian Cal Wilson has died at the age of 53

The 53-year-old has appeared at the Melbourne Comedy Festival 14 times and most recently co-hosted The Great Australian Bake Off

The 53-year-old has appeared at the Melbourne Comedy Festival 14 times and most recently co-hosted The Great Australian Bake Off

“Cal’s generosity, talent and friendships have remained consistent in the Australian comedy scene over the last twenty years,” her management company, Token Artists, said in a statement.

“Cal was loved by her family, friends, fans and peers and a huge hole has been left in the heart of our community.”

Wilson moved from Christchurch, New Zealand to Melbourne in 2003, where she appeared on the sketch show Skithouse.

Wilson can be seen on the set of the game show QI in 2012

Wilson can be seen on the set of the game show QI in 2012

She landed her own Netflix stand-up special and also appeared on Spicks and Specks, Would I Lie To You and Good News Week.

The 53-year-old has appeared at the Melbourne Comedy Festival 14 times and most recently co-hosted The Great Australian Bake Off.

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