Cal Wilson Partner: Who Is Chris Woods?: New Zealander stand-up comedian, author, radio and television presenter based in Australia has reportedly passed on.
In 2022, she participated in the eighth season of the Australian version of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and in mid-2023, she was featured in Who The Bloody Hell Are You?
Cal Wilson Partner: Who Is Chris Woods?
Cal Wilson is survived by her husband, Chris Woods whom she married in January 2008. Owing to the fact that he lives away from the spotlight, his date of birth, age, education, and occupation are unknown to us as of this writing
Cal Wilson died at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown, Sydney on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 following a short illness. She was 53
Her death was confirmed in a statement released via her official and verified Instagram account.
“We are devastated to share the news that Cal Wilson, the much-loved stand up comedian, writer and actor died today, surrounded by family and friends in hospital after a short illness. Cal was loved by her family, friends, fans and peers and a huge hole has been torn in the heart of our community”
At the time of this report, the family was planning his final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.
Wilson was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she began her comedy career in 1990 as a founding member of the improv group The Court Jesters.
In 1994, she won the world theatre sports title as part of the New Zealand team. In 2000 she was named best comedian by the Auckland-based magazine Metro.
In 2003, Wilson moved to Melbourne and soon after began appearing regularly on Australian comedy shows including Rove Live, Spicks & Specks, and Good News Week
Wilson had a brief stint as a radio host, hosting the national drive show on Nova in 2007, then a morning show with the same network in 2009.
Most recently, she co-hosted the latest season of The Great Australian Bake Off, a show that was in production when Wilson was admitted to hospital for the first time.
Following her demise, tributes have been shared beneath the Instagram post announcing Wilson’s death.
Rebel Wilson wrote; “This is so tragic and my heart goes out to Cal’s family. I was very very lucky to work with Cal on multiple projects, especially over the last few years where she wrote brilliant material for me. She was amazingly talented and amazingly kind”
Dylan Alcott, former Australian of the Year, wrote: “Absolutely devastating. Cal, you are such a beautiful person who always had time for everyone. Was always a pleasure anytime I got to work next to you.”
Grant Denyer wrote; “Oh my goodness. I’m shaking. I can’t believe what I’m reading. How unbelievably sad. The most tender, kind, generous, and talented performer I’ve ever had the pleasure to work alongside. This is devastating. Her poor family. Love you Cal… thanks for everything. You are very special”
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