![]() Undisputed, undefeated, carrot in a box champion. I'm devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. ![]() An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice. His fellow 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captain Jon Richardson posted on Twitter: "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. Tributes have poured onto social media from dozens of colleagues, with many fans citing favourite clips, scenes, and live routines, and promising to rewatch the programmes in Lock's memory. Lock's friend Lee Mack - who describes him as "a true original both in comedy and life" - said this morning: "I've known this day was coming for some time, but it's no less heart-breaking." Lock also contributed material to other comedy formats, such as Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and had released a number of best-selling stand-up shows on DVD. Other appearances include shows ranging from QI and Live At The Apollo to Ideal and Channel 4's Comedy Gala, whilst he hosted series such as Argumental and TV Heaven, Telly Hell. In 1998 he was given his own radio series, Sean Lock's 15 Minutes Of Misery, which would later become 15 Storeys High. Early television appearances included appearing in Newman And Baddiel in Pieces and The World Of Lee Evans. Quickly becoming a circuit star, he often worked with Bill Bailey. He discovered stand-up comedy at this point in life, and began to perform live. During this time, he developed skin cancer, but later recovered. In a 2016 episode of Cats Does Countdown, Lock offered a view on his own obituary:īorn in Woking, Lock left school in the early 1980s and began working on building sites as a labourer. ![]() Last year he also guest starred in BBC Two sitcom Mandy, and recorded episodes of Radio 4 panel show The Unbelievable Truth. He was appearing on television as recently as January, when Channel 4 aired episodes of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown recorded in 2020. Lock had been ill for some time but it had not been revealed publicly. His other notable comedy credits include a string of hit live stand-up shows, and creating the surreal, cult hit TV and radio sitcom 15 Storeys High. ![]() He subsequently starred in its spin-off 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Lock, who quickly became a star after starting in stand-up comedy at the end of the 1980s, became famous via TV shows including 8 Out Of 10 Cats, which he was a team captain on since the show's launch in 2005, up until 2015, when he moved on after eighteen series. 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. He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family."Īgency Off The Kerb say: "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. His agents have released a statement saying: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock. Stand-up star Sean Lock has died aged 58. ![]()
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