Lock also wrote and starred in the BBC sitcom “15 Storeys High,” co-hosted “The Big Fat Quiz of the Year.” He toured with his improv show “Lockipedia,” where he would talk extensively about random subjects the audience suggested.
Lock got a lucky break starting in 2005 with an 18-season run as a team captain on Jimmy Carr’s Channel 4 comedy panel show “8 Out of 10 Cats.” He then was cast on its spinoff, “8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.” One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. “ one of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. Jimmy Carr leads flood of tributes to ‘brilliant and lovely’ Sean Lock after tragic death One close friend, comedian Lee Mack, said: 'I’ve known this day was coming for some time, but. The 8 Out of 10 Cats star and comedian Sean Lock has died at home from cancer aged 58, his agent has confirmed in a statement. 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. We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children are respected at this difficult time.”įellow comic Ricky Gervais mourned the loss on Twitter, calling Lock “one of the most influential comedians of a generation.” Jimmy Carr has spoken about grieving the death of fellow comedian and friend Sean Lock, saying that he was wiped out by the experience. Watch: 8 Out Of 10 Cats comedian Sean Lock dies aged 58. Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Lock died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family, his agency. Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. 1:12 Comedian Sean Lock, best known for starring in British comedy panel show '8 Out of 10 Cats,' has died. 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. 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. He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. “It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock,” read a statement from his agent posted to Instagram. British comic Sean Lock has died after a long battle with cancer, his agent announced on Wednesday.
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