Cal Wilson’s husband Chris Woods reveals pain of losing her in emotional note online

Cal Wilson’s husband has revealed the impact of the late comedian’s death on him and their son after she tragically passed away after a short illness.

Cal Wilson’s husband has revealed the impact of the late comedian’s death on him and their son after she tragically passed away after a short illness.

In a message posted to her Facebook and Instagram page, Chris Woods told of how the painstaking loss of losing her has affected him and their son Digby forever.

“It’s been a month today since we lost you, my darling Cal,” he wrote.

“Not a moment passes without Digby and I thinking about you and the amazing, beautiful wife, mother, best friend and human being we have lost.

“The pain of losing you is something I’ve never experienced, and it’s impossible for me to put into words how Digby and I have been feeling.

“Although Digby and I remain in a world that keeps spinning, for us it is world forever changed.”

A post on Facebook commemorating a month since Cal Wilson’s death from her husband Chris Woods. Picture: Facebook

Wilson, 53, a much-loved stand-up comedian, writer and actor, was born in New Zealand and moved to Melbourne in 2003, where she met her future husband at a bar in Northcote.

The pair married in 2008 and had their son the following year.

Cal Wilson and Chris Woods in happier times.

Woods went on to tell Cal how she “brought light, love, and laughter” every second of the day.

“The words, the silly voices, the jokes, and the love. So much love. We miss you so much,” he wrote.

Woods also acknowledged her loyal fan base, saying the “outpouring of love toward you has floored us”.

Cal Wilson's wedding to Chris Woods.

He thanked everyone for their “beautiful messages, and for sharing their stories about Cal”. “These are memories and recollections that we’ll cherish forever, and something Digby can look back on with fondness – and pride - about his incredible Mum in years to come,” he posted.

“We thank everyone for their love and support. Throw those curtains wide. Love, Chris and Digby.”

Cal Wilson attends opening night of Jagged Little Pill The Musical at the Comedy Theatre on January 16, 2022 in Melbourne. Picture: Getty

Wilson passed away surrounded by family and friends at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in October.

Cal Wilson poses beside Andrea Huelin's Packing Room Prize 2023 portrait of her titled 'Clown Jewels' during the 2023 Packing Room Prize announcement on April 27, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Picture: Wire image

Her death sparked an outpouring of grief and loving tributes from members of the entertainment industry.

“Cal’s generosity, talent and friendship have been constants in the Australian comedy scene for the last twenty years,” a statement read at the time.

“Cal was loved by her family, friends, fans and peers and a huge hole has been torn in the heart of our community.”

In 2003, she starred in the sketch show, Skithouse.

Cal Wilson on The Great Australian Bake Off. Picture: Foxtel

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.

Wilson won Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Best Newcomer Award in 2001 and appeared at the event 14 times in her career.

On reality TV, she competed on Dancing With The Stars and I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! and hosted Foxtel’s The Great Australian Bake Off, which her management confirmed was in production when she was first admitted to hospital.

“We are all completely devastated to lose such an amazing, vibrant person,” Foxtel Group General Manager Lifestyle Wendy Moore said.