Tributes have been paid to New Zealand comedian who has died, aged 53.

She had appeared on shows including Spicks and Specks, Good News Week, Would I Lie To You? and Have You Been Paying Attention? and also had her own Netflix stand-up special. She appeared on the UK version of QI and her most recent TV project was co-hosting The Great Australian Bake Off.

Her management issued the following statement: "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. She was 53 years old.”

Adam Hills tweeted: "The news of Cal’s death has broken me slightly but the outpouring of love for her has been so heartwarming. She was one of life’s best people and she made everyone happy. Everyone. Off stage and on. That’s how you live a life. May her spirit live on. Love ya Calbo. X"

Mark Watson tweeted: "The sudden loss of Cal Wilson is extremely difficult to process. I’m quoting Hills’s tweet because this sort of positivity is maybe the only way to go. RIP to a gorgeous comedian."

Abdi K Aden tweeted: "Sad to hear today Cal Wilson comedian and actor’s death at the age of 53. I was very lucky to work with Cal on Libraries changes lives project. Following I would see Cal @ basketball stadiums around Melbourne. She was amazingly talented artist and so kind. #librarieschangelives"

Jemaine Clement posted this tribute and linked to a song his duo Flight of the Conchords wrote. You can watch the clip below: "I'm heartbroken to hear about the loss of Cal Wilson. We worked together on my first job as a tv writer. She was as energetic and sweet as she seemed on TV, always taking time to compliment other writers and give advice to new ones (like me). FotC (hurriedly) wrote a little song with Cal that we perform with her at the end of this video. This is some time travel to the noughts. Will miss you, Cal."

Picture: Cal Wilson/Twitter