An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice.” Jon Richardson, who was a team captain alongside Lock on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, tweeted: “I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years working alongside him didn’t diminish that in the least. “We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children is respected at this difficult time.” “Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. “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. To get the latest email updates from Yorkshire Live, click here. We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children is respected at this difficult time.” “He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. It read: “It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock. Live!' event to mark the 40th anniversary of Amnesty International at Wembley Arena (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)Ī statement, released by Sean's agent, confirmed the comedian had passed away at home surrounded by his family. Sean Lock performing on stage during the 'We Know Where You Live. A lovely man, and just as funny off-screen as on." He wrote: "Awful news about the brilliant Sean Lock. Rest easy Sean."Īdam Kay, said Sean was one of the "all-time great" I was even lucky enough to support him a few times. He wrote: "Sean Lock was the first comedian I saw live, Leeds festival in 2002 and became my favourite comedian. Very sad news."Ĭomedian and Lloyd Griffith said Sean had been one of his favourite acts and inspired him with his own career. A great loss.”Ĭomedian Sean Lock, best known for panel shows 8 Out Of 10 Cats and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, as well as sitcom 15 Storeys High, who has died from cancer at the age of 58 (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)įellow comedian, Kevin Bridges said: "Sean Lock A brilliant comedian, obviously, but just a genuinely hilarious guy too and one of the soundest guys in comedy, from when I first started to when we last had a laugh together. A massive talent who made stand-up look effortless and approached his illness in the same no-nonsense way he approached life. “With the passing of Sean Lock we have lost the best of the best,” he wrote on Twitter. I will miss him so much."Ĭomedian Ross Noble called Sean Lock “the best of the best”. He wrote on Twitter: “It’s heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock, he was a true original, a wonderful comic.Ĭomedian Lee Mack, a close friend of Sean Lock’s, said: “I’ve known this day was coming for some time, but it’s no less heart-breaking.
READ MORE: 'My first-ever meeting with long lost sister was ruined by The Grand Hotel' in ScarboroughĬomedian Bill Bailey paid tribute to “dearest friend” Sean Lock. Since the news of his passing was announced, many people have spoken out to pay tribute to Sean on Twitter. The comedian and 8 Out Of 10 Cats star sadly passed away from cancer aged 58, a statement from his agent Off The Kerb Productions confirmed. Many friends, fans, colleagues and fellow comedians have paid tribute to the "wonderful comic" Sean Lock.
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