Liam Neeson received a heartfelt gift from Scottish comedian Janey Godley, who knitted him a scarf during her battle with terminal cancer. The thoughtful gesture came as a surprise to Neeson, who expressed his gratitude for the unique and personal gift. Godley, known for her resilience and humor, has been open about her health struggles, and this act of kindness highlights the bond that can form between people in the entertainment industry. The scarf represents both her talent and a meaningful connection to the Taken star.
Janey Godley, 63, who has been open about nearing the end of her terminal cancer battle, shared a touching update with her fans. She posted a photo of Hollywood star Liam Neeson wearing a scarf she knitted for him, expressing her joy in giving him the heartfelt gift despite her own health challenges.
Janey Godley recently shared on Instagram that her knitted scarf for Liam Neeson has arrived in New York, posting photos of him wearing the colorful gift with the caption: “The Liam Neeson scarf has arrived in New York and he loves it.” Janey first mentioned knitting the scarf during her BBC podcast The C Bomb last March, after discovering that Liam was a fan of her voiceover sketches. At the time, she humorously remarked, “He will need to get it before I die, that’s for sure.”
During the pandemic, Janey Godley gained viral fame for her humorous voiceovers of politicians’ speeches, including those of Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson. She later created a voiceover of Liam Neeson’s iconic scene from Taken, where he says, “I have a special set of skills. You’ve got my daughter; I’m coming after you.” This clever twist on the original dialogue helped further cement her popularity during that time.
Janey Godley shared with fans her humorous take on the knitting project for Liam Neeson, saying, “I did a video of that,” referencing her voiceover. In it, she imagined herself telling Neeson about a spider in her room and asking him to bring a cup to help. She added that her friend told Neeson about her “jazz knitting,” a technique she describes as “knitting without following a pattern,” which she humorously likened to “vomiting up a knickerbocker glory.”
Janey continued jokingly, “He will need to get it before I die, that’s for sure.” She quipped that when she passes away, she won’t have to grieve, as he will be seen wearing the “creepy scarf” she knitted for him.
Seven months later, the scarf finally reached Liam Neeson, who looked overjoyed as he kissed the knitted gift. This heartwarming moment follows Janey Godley’s announcement last month that she would be receiving palliative care for ovarian cancer and transitioning into hospice care.
