Tributes have been pouring in to beloved standup comedian Cal Wilson, who has died at the age of 53 following a short illness.
The Great Australian Bake Off presenter died on Wednesday (11th October) “surrounded by family and friends after a short illness at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney” it was announced in a statement by her artist management agency.
The statement continued: “Vale Cal Wilson. 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.
Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Wilson became a beloved comedian in Australia through her work at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, winning the Best Newcomer Award at the festival in 2001 and later serving as a board member.
Wilson, known for her work in radio, hosted a drive show alongside Akmal Saleh in 2007 and a morning show with Dylan Lewis in 2009.
In 2008, Wilson appeared on Dancing With The Stars and was the third contestant to be eliminated. In 2022, she appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, where she finished in eighth place.
Wilson also co-hosted The Great Australian Bake Off’s seventh season alongside Natalie Tran and judges Rachel Khoo and Darren Purchese.
