Susan Chlopicki: A Life of Laughter and Activism

Susan Chlopicki: A Life of Laughter and Activism

Author: The Daily News Now! April 25, 2026 Duration: 1:40

Susan Chlopicki, a groundbreaking comedian, activist, and charity worker, passed away at fifty-nine from lung cancer. Born in Surrey to a Polish father and English mother, she grew up in Swindon and pursued a standup career in Manchester during the nineties. Her sharp, cheeky routines and quirky style made her a standout, and she even wrote for BBC radio shows. She performed at major festivals like Glastonbury and Edinburgh Fringe, sharing bills with stars like Robin Ince and Brian Cox. Beyond performing, she penned skits for Radio Fours The In Crowd and adapted Wombles stories for the BBC. Sue raised her daughter Eliah alone, often bringing her to gigs, and later volunteered at mental health centers and earned an environmental science degree. She leaves behind daughter Eliah, whose front-row seat at those early shows captured the spirit of a life full of grit, humor, and heart that touched so many in comedy and beyond.

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