Much loved actor, writer, television host and stand-up comedian Cal Wilson has died at the age of 53.
In a statement, her management said that she was “surrounded by family and friends after a short illness at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.”
They said: “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.
“Cal Wilson was loved by her family, friends, fans and peers and a huge hole has been torn in the heart of our community.”
Speaking to ABC Statewide Drive Victoria, close friend and comedian Damian Callinan explained that Cal and her family didn’t know until it was “too late”. He told the network:
“It was a short illness. It was a mystery illness, and they didn’t know what it was until it was too late, basically,” before adding that he was “very grateful” to be part of the group fo people to say their final goodbye to Cal.
Meanwhile, Foxtel said: “We are all completely devastated to lose such an amazing, vibrant person. Cal joined our Bake Off cast last year and instantly brought her unique sparkle to the show.
Her professionalism, work ethic and genuine heart-warming humour instantly made her a favourite amongst cast and crew, as well as the Australian audience. We will all miss her so much, and our hearts go out to her family and friends.”
Friend Darren Purchase who sits as a judge on The Great Australian Bake Off claimed that Cal was “very sick” the last time he saw her. He said:
“I am sorry this has happened to such a good person and I cannot get out of my head the last time I saw her when she was very sick. I wish I could give her a hug and tell her how much she means to me and so many people.” Since the news of her death was shared, celebrities have flocked to social media to share their condolences.
Australian actress Rebel Wilson penned: “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.” While
Grant Denyer added: “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. Xox.”
who was Cal Wilson?
Cal Wilson was a New Zealander stand-up comedian, author, radio and television presenter who was based in Australia.
Cal Wilson was born on October 5, 1970.
After attending high school in Christchurch, New Zealand, Wilson completed a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Canterbury.
Cal Wilson Husband Chris Woods
Cal Wilson married her husband, Chris Woods, in an intimate ceremony in 2008.
Not much is known about Chris, he appears to avoid the spotlight most of the time.
In an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald in July 2023, Wilson revealed that she met her husband Chris at the Northcote bar in Melbourne in 2003.
The comic shared that she was just getting over a “bad relationship” when she met Chris at the bar. She eventually thought that it would be a “great fling.” However, things took a turn, and they got married in 2008 and together had a son, Digby.
Speaking about Chris, Cal Wilson shared that he is “a man of his word.”
She said: “He will fill up the car with petrol to make life easier when I am stressed. When Chris couldn’t stay at the gig one night, he told me he had to leave as he wanted to see one of his students run a cross-country. I thought, “Wow, here is a man who has chosen to be a teacher not for the money but because he genuinely loves it.”
Cal Wilson Children
Cal Wilson and her husband had a son. Their son is called Digby.
About Cal wilson son Digby
Cal spoke of her unbreakable bond with son Digby, 14, and said the pair usually spent the weekend in the kitchen.
Speaking to host Adam Miller for his Bakeology podcast in August, Wilson had been talking fondly about family recipes that had been handed down to her in a book handwritten by her mum when she was asked a poignant question about her son, Digby, 14.
“What do you think Digby will remember you for?” the podcast host asked.
“I think it will be for pancakes because that’s a fairly regular weekend thing.
“And when you serve the pancakes you throw them like a frisbee, the first couple, and then if you’re going to have maple syrup on them obviously you don’t do that,” Wilson replied.
“You always do the test pancake — hurl it across the kitchen.”
As well as pancakes, Wilson told the host her son would remember her for “gingerbread” as she shared a fond memory.
“We make a lot of gingerbread together. Well we start making it together and he goes off with the lump of dough as any good child should.”
“I learnt to swim in the next lane to my son who was four. Because I couldn’t swim, I had him in swimming lessons as early as we could, so when he was about five months old we started going to swimming with him.
“Then I had this realisation that because he loved water and loved swimming that we would be in a situation one day where, perhaps, I would need to help him, say he got into trouble.
“And I was, like, he can’t be a better swimmer than me.
“I’ve got to be in a position where I could rescue him — what an anxiety mum thing to think.
“So I started having lessons and the thing for me was I always thought that everybody had the same experience as me but they just coped with it better.
“I would put my head in the water and water would rush up my nose and I would go ‘this is the worst feeling in the world’ but everyone else seems fine with it.”
All about Cal Wilson death cause
Comedian and Bake Off presenter Cal Wilson has died in Sydney her family confirmed after battling a short illness.
“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 after a short illness at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney,” Token Artists said.
“Cal’s generosity, talent and friendship have been constants in the Australian comedy scene for the past 20 years.
“Cal was loved by her family, friends, fans and peers and a huge hole has been torn in the heart of our community.”
Wilson is survived by her husband Chris and son Digby.
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