Noel Gallagher Performs Tribute To Caroline Aherne

Noel Gallagher has performed a touching tribute to the late comedian Caroline Aherne.

While playing a show in Nashville, Tennessee, Gallagher told the crowd that the next track, 'Half The World Away', was dedicated to a special friend. "I want to dedicate the next song to a friend of mine who died this afternoon. Her name was Caroline and she was a very very very funny woman," he said.

While others in the entertainment world also paid their respects to the legendary actress. Tributes have been flooding in with Matt Lucas saying: “Caroline Aherne moved television comedy on to a new place. Her extraordinary work will be cherished by future generations.” Those sentiments are echoed by his Little Britain co-star who adds: "Absolutely devastating news about Caroline Aherne. A true comedy genius, her work was equally funny & touching."

“Nooooo Caroline Aherne !!!!!! Sleep well you absolute genius x,” tweets Lily Allen while Philip Schofield messages: “So desperately sad to hear of the death of Caroline Aherne. Such a unique and gifted lady.”

Watch Noel Gallagher perform 'Half The World Away' below.