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Stand-up comedian Jason Wood has died at the age of 38.
The regular Edinburgh Festival performer was known for his musical impersonations and was also the first star to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing when the show started in 2004.
Chambers Management confirmed that Wood died in his sleep on Saturday and that there were no suspicious circumstances in his passing, BBC News reports.
In a joint statement, Hannah Chambers and Sophie Church said: "We are devastated by the loss of our client Jason Wood.
"He was an inspiring and individual performer who believed that 'variety' was the spice of life and whose wind ups were legendary.
"He was also a warm-hearted and caring man. We have lost a friend as well as a client and he will be truly missed."
His agent added that there are no further details of the cause of death available as autopsy results are pending.
Wood represented England at a UN comedy festival in South Africa and was currently hosting the @variety night at London's Hospital Club.
The regular Edinburgh Festival performer was known for his musical impersonations and was also the first star to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing when the show started in 2004.
Chambers Management confirmed that Wood died in his sleep on Saturday and that there were no suspicious circumstances in his passing, BBC News reports.
In a joint statement, Hannah Chambers and Sophie Church said: "We are devastated by the loss of our client Jason Wood.
"He was an inspiring and individual performer who believed that 'variety' was the spice of life and whose wind ups were legendary.
"He was also a warm-hearted and caring man. We have lost a friend as well as a client and he will be truly missed."
His agent added that there are no further details of the cause of death available as autopsy results are pending.
Wood represented England at a UN comedy festival in South Africa and was currently hosting the @variety night at London's Hospital Club.
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