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Cal Wilson's cause of death revealed after collapsing on set
The star's death came as a huge shock to friends and fans.
Stand-up comedian and TV presenter Cal Wilson's cause of death has been revealed after her shock passing on Wednesday morning.
Cal passed away at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital surrounded by friends and family, her management, Token Artists, confirmed to Yahoo Lifestyle.
The Daily Mail reports that the star died of a "rare and aggressive form of cancer" and was admitted to hospital after "collapsing" on the set of The Great Australian Bake Off.
The publication reports that Cal was secretly battling cancer and had only revealed the details of her illness to her close friends and family.
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The comedian, who lived in Melbourne but was working in Sydney, was reportedly in hospital for two weeks before her passing, with entertainment reporter Peter Ford suggesting the cancer may have had something to do with her lungs.
Cal's Great Australian Bake Off co-host Darren Purchese shared a tribute to his friend, writing that the last time he'd seen her, she was "very sick".
"I am utterly devastated to hear my beautiful friend Cal is no longer with us…" he wrote on Instagram. "I cannot even start to comprehend what her amazing husband Chris and her cherished son Digby must be going through. I am so sorry for all of this."
"Cal was a light and such a joyful good person, funny and the kindest. She always looked out for everyone and had a huge social conscience. She championed for inequalities, stood up to bullies and always did the right thing. She cared for everyone and was the best person you could ever meet."
"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," Darren continued. "I wish I could give her a hug and tell her how much she means to me and so many people. This is so unfair and I will never forget my precious time with Cal."
'Devastated'
“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 Artist's statement read.
“Cal’s generosity, talent and friendship have been constants in the Australian comedy scene for the last twenty years. Cal was loved by her family, friends, fans and peers and a huge hole has been torn in the heart of our community.
“Originally from Christchurch, New Zealand, Cal moved to Melbourne in 2003 to star in the sketch show, Skithouse. She went on to become one of Australia’s best-known comedians with appearances on Spicks and Specks, Good News Week, Would I Lie To You and in her own Netflix stand-up special.”
Cal was also well-known for her work in radio, hosting a drive show alongside Akmal Saleh in 2007 and a morning show with Dylan Lewis in 2009, and her regular appearances on Have You Been Paying Attention?.
Great Australian Bake Off aired from June to August, with her management confirming to Yahoo Lifestyle that the show was in production when she was first admitted to hospital.
Cal is survived by her husband Chris Woods, and son, Digby, 14.
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