Lee Mack, fellow comedian and a close friend of Lock's, described the news of his death as "heartbreaking", adding in a statement: "A true original both in comedy and life. One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. "Sad news about Sean Lock," added stand-up comedian and QI panellist Alan Davies. "Funny on stage, hilarious off."Ĭomedian and actor Ricky Gervais added: "Such sad news. Love to his family and his many friends." We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children is respected at this difficult time."įollowing the announcement author, TV producer and Pointless star Richard Osman tweeted: "Over 15 years producing 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Sean Lock made me laugh so much and so often. Beloved comedian Lock has died aged 59 from cancer, with his agent. Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Jimmy Carr has spoken out on the death of his 8 Out of 10 Cats colleague Sean Lock, saying he will ‘miss him so much’. "Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. "Sean was one of Britain's finest comedians, his boundless creativity, lightning wit and the absurdist brilliance of his work, marked him out as a unique voice in British comedy. He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. He made me laugh more than anybody else’ Comedian Jimmy Carr pays tribute to his friend Sean Lock on BBCBreakfast following his death from cancer earlier this. Read More: RIP Sean Lock, a comic everyman. An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice."Ī statement from his agent Off The Kerb Productions said: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock. Jimmy Carr has spoken about grieving the death of fellow comedian and friend Sean Lock, saying that he was wiped out by the experience. Jon Richardson, who appeared opposite Lock as a fellow team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats, tweeted: "I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and 10 years working alongside him didn't diminish that in the least. Paying tribute, comedian Bill Bailey said: "It's heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock, he was a true original, a wonderful comic." I’m watching clips of him right now laughing & crying. Taking to Twitter, Jimmy wrote: Brutal news about Sean Lock today. The comedian passed away on Wednesday at the age of 58 after a battle with cancer. The 58-year-old, whose death was announced today after a battle with cancer, was seen in a black rollneck jumper as he spoke to the camera from his home. Sean Lock’s final public appearance was to help raise money to stop food poverty. He also appeared on QI, The Last Leg, Have I Got News for You, and The Big Fat Quiz of the Year. Jimmy Carr has paid tribute to Sean Lock following his death. Jimmy Carr led the tributes today, saying it was brutal news and that he was laughing and crying while watching clips of Lock today - while his friend Lee Mack, who called him a true original. Watch: 8 Out Of 10 Cats comedian Sean Lock dies aged 58. A comedy panel show favourite, Lock was a team captain on the series 8 Out of 10 Cats, hosted by Jimmy Carr. SEAN Lock tragically died from cancer today aged 58.He was first diagnosed with a skin melanoma in 1990 after a one-night stand saved his life.Loc.
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