There has been a heartwarming flood of tributes for author Sue Townsend, after she passed away at the age of 68.
Townsend, who is thought to have passed away following a short illness, shot to fame as the author of the Adrian Mole series of teen novels.
Caitlin Moran praised her as “One of the funniest women who ever lived”, while Danny Wallace posted on Twitter: “Farewell, brilliant Sue Townsend. Rest in peace, Adrian Mole”.
Comedian Sarah Millican posted: “Such sad news about Sue Townsend. Just about to start reading ‘The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year’. Will do so now with a heavier heart.”
Tom Weldon, CEO of Penguin Random House UK, her publisher said she will be remembered as “one in a handful of this country’s great comic writers”.
“She was loved by generations of readers, not only because she made them laugh out loud, but because her view of the world, its inhabitants and their frailties was so generous, life affirming and unique,” he said.
