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I have, without fail, watched a Sean Lock video clip every day since he died. ", Another posted: "Absolutely shocked and heartbroken as he was an amazing comedian always loved watching him". display: none !important; He said: "I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years working alongside him didnt diminish that in the least. } He said: "Brutal news about Sean Lock today. Susie Dent, who worked alongside Sean Lock on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, wrote on Twitter: I wish I had the words to describe the exceptional man that was Sean Lock. He tweeted: I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years working alongside him didnt diminish that in the least. Not much is known about Sean's children . Jon Richardson Jon worked with Sean on 8 Out of 10 Cats, and the pair had a jokey rivalry . Cats wont be the same without him, what a guy, added another. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. Jimmy Carr who worked with Sean across multiple projects revealed he had been in tears watching old clips of his friend. After the episode aired, some of his co-stars took to social media to express their love of the comic, including his fellow team captain and close friend Richardson. var d = document, // console.log('Changed ' + all_links.href); Long Live Sean, will never be forgotten. He added: I texted him couple of weeks ago and Im now so glad I did. Ill miss him so much. "He's amazingly courageous and a tough individual who was mentally strong throughout the whole time. // console.log('force ' + all_links.href); Jon Richardson, who was Sean Lock's rival team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, has paid a heartbreaking tribute following news of his tragic death at the age of 58. Shes well versed in talking about death and so kept it funny. A true comic to the end. 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The world should have had many years more of his hilarious creativity. Truly one of the funniest comedians out there pic.twitter.com/osaBaTJFyk, Sean Lock gently roasting Jedward has lived rent free in my mind for a decade. Richardson wrote on Twitter: Watching Seans last ep of Countdown I can see how upset I was knowing he was ill and how much that affected my performance, while Sean himself continued to be effortlessly hilarious. Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. The countdown to the combine is on! ", One told him: "im at a complete loss for words, such a huge loss. Because he was so bright, he read up on all the latest treatments. He will be missed hugely.. The comedy favourite, who appeared on QI, The Last Leg, Have I Got News for You, and The Big Fat Quiz of the Year was best known for being a team captain on the Channel 4 panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. Jimmy Carr & Jon Richardson Are Leading Tributes To Sean Lock & Im Not Crying, Youre Crying, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Comedian Sean Lock Has Died From Cancer At 58 Years Old, Tributes Flow For Deez Nuts & Former I Killed The Prom Queen Bassist Sean Kennedy, Dead At 35, The Mask Creator Is Gunning For A Female-Driven Reboot & Hes Already Picked Its Lead Star, Stand-Up Comedian Ian Cognito Dies On Stage During Performance. Ill miss him so much.. Some of Sean Locks fellow comics have revealed he was joking and laughing right up until his death from cancer at the age of 58. One of the funniest men Ive ever worked with and I used to adore occasionally making him laugh on my first proper telly job, 8 Out of 10 Cats. RIP mate I texted him a couple of weeks ago and Im now so glad I did. The Channel 4 comedian, 39, penned a. After Fridays episode, which was dedicated to Sean, Jon tweeted: Watching Seans last ep of Countdown I can see how upset I was knowing he was ill and how much that affected my performance, while Sean himself continued to be effortlessly hilarious. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is available to watch on All 4. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. } He tweeted: "I idolised Sean as a comic. Such sad news. The heartbroken comedian has paid tribute to his on-screen 'rival'. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. 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We had great conversations. elebrities from all walks of showbiz paid tribute to Sean Lock after the comedian died aged 58. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. TV Burp star Harry added that he would regularly meet up with Sean after he told him he was terminally ill. He struggled with [the illness] he went through all the same emotions anyone in that position would experience, Harry told The Telegraph. }; Im on #CatsDoesCountdown tonight and its Seans last appearance on the show https://t.co/VhS4Ii2z7N. Ill miss him so much., Many more celebrities paid tribute with 54-year-old John Bishop, who has battled cancer himself, tweeting: I am shocked and saddened at the news of the loss of Sean Lock. What a legend. Sean Lock (22 April 1963 - 16 August 2021) was an English comedian and actor. The tragic comic, 58, tragically died surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. Sean Lock.Featuring Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Rachel Riley and many more. Thats why hes trending on Twitter and why hes so missed.. Richard Osman, who worked with Sean on Channel 4s 8 out of 10 Cats, expressed his sadness online. change_link = false; 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown star Jon Richardson has hailed his late co-star Sean Lock as a "true comic" six months after his death from cancer. A statement published by his agent Off The Kerb Productions read, "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock. So heartbroken for his wife and children. Sean Lock, who has died of cancer aged 58, was a bespectacled, besuited and well-groomed standup comedian who projected a constant air of puzzlement as . Love to his family and his many friends #RIPSean. Met him when I booked him for a gig early 90s. ", Eddie Izzard penned: "So sorry to hear this. Share your favourite Sean Lock moments today on Twitter. Undisputed, undefeated, carrot in a box champion. For other inquiries, Contact Us. } When they make fun . It could be the last time.. With no sound system and a broken smoke machine, Sooty has to call in some old friends to save the day. A lot of big banks will go where the profit is and that can mean arms development or coal-fired power stations without you knowing about it. Sean Lock and Jon Richardson visit the American South to see how real men live. The Channel 4 comedian, 39, penned a heartbreaking tribute on Twitter to his former co-star last night as he starred in one of his last TV performances. . All my thoughts are with his family." Well, Seanyou were beyond funny. I always say pick awful music for your funeral, otherwise youll just ruin your cherished songs for people you love. Her favourite joke is, What did the kitchen say to the other kitchen? (function() { Undisputed, undefeated, carrot in a box champion. Channel 4, for which Lock hosted TV Heaven, Telly Hell, paid tribute on Twitter. Im devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Because he was so bright, he read up on all the latest treatments. Following Jon's tweet, fans of the late comedian flocked to the comment section to share their favourite memories of the star. Sean Lock was remembered for his performance in a game known as 'Carrot in a Box' during an episode of 8 out of 10 Cats. I texted him couple of weeks ago and Im now so glad I did. Jon Richardson (@RonJichardson) August 18, 2021. // console.log('Changed ' + all_links.href); Locks good friend Lee Mack also paid tribute to him in a statement: Ive know this day was coming for some time, but its no less heart-breaking. It was announced today that Sean had lost his battle with cancer. } The tragic comic, 58, tragically died surrounded by. Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by jazz singer Jamie Cullum, Crimewatch presenter Kirsty Young and stand-up stars Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan to discuss and dissect the events that set the British public's chins wagging over the past week. He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. Cause of death detailed, Dan Walker defends Jason Manford after Sean Lock tribute posts. The world of comedy has lost one its brightest sparks. Sean Lock died from cancer, surrounded by his loved ones, at 58 years old. } Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Joe Anderton. A true comic to the end. Thats why hes trending on twitter and why hes so missed. "Undisputed, undefeated, carrot in a box champion. document.links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); He ended his post: "That's why he's trending on Twitter and why he's so missed,", READ MORE:Demi Rose strips down to underwear in Valentine's Day photoshoot. After Ive gone I dont believe therell be much more of me than people remember. Stars Lee Mack,. text-align: center; So heartbroken for his wife and children. ", Line of Duty actor Daniel wrote: Desperately sad news about the untimely passing of comedian Sean Lock. A much loved part of the C4 family hes played a huge role on the channel for over 2 decades, and well miss him. Very sad news. "Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him," the statement concluded. It was funny and great. s.async = true; Im watching clips of him right now laughing & crying. I learned that in our Future Of Poo episode and its the fact Ive dropped into the most conversations. Jason Manford has urged his followers to check in with their loved ones as he shared a final message with Sean Lock following the news the beloved comedian had died aged 58. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Bill Bailey and Harry Hill have both shared stories about their contact with the comedian in his final days. 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. Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan.Watch FULL EPISODES on All 4: https://bit.ly/2vQu7RmSubscribe to C. Jon Richardson has opened up about filming 8 Out Of 10 Cats for the final time with Sean Lock, whose tribute on The Last Leg left viewers in tears. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. If youve a friend whove you not spoken to for a while, drop them a message and check in. So that was Sean Locks last episodeI dont usually watch because eww RR & JC, but I love Sean Lock so much #CatsCountdown, We all miss him but lets take joy from remembering him Sean Lock forever , A fan said: Glad to see #CatsDoesCountdown saved an episode for a tribute to Sean Lock. 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Theres a lot of small things you can do that will make you feel better straight away. The comedian died in August last year, aged 58, after suffering from lung cancer. Not only was he a comic genius he recognised how funny the other comedians were. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He wrote on Twitter: Im absolutely gutted about this. From Stephen Fry to Bill Bailey, see their tributes here, Sean and David appeared together on Would I Lie to You? An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice. Sharing a screengrab of the message, John wrote on Twitter: "I texted him couple of weeks ago and Im now so glad I did. var all_links = document.links[t]; Stars Lee Mack, Jason Manford and Richard Osman led the tributes pouring in for the funnyman on social media on Wednesday. 18 August 2021 Bill Bailey says his friend and fellow comedian Sean Lock was a "brilliant comic" Comedian Sean Lock has died from cancer at the age of 58, his agent has confirmed. // console.log('ignore ' + all_links.href); } Following his death last year, tributes to Sean poured in from other comedy greats such as Lee Mack, Bill Bailey and Eddie Izzard. shooting at the archive oxford ms; interactive scene of 1959 walker family murders .postid-1764461 .sidebar-widget.popular-jobs-widget{ I texted him couple of weeks ago and Im now so glad I did. There was also a lot in the Future Of Sex episode that I didnt know. He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family." His death has brought immense sadness to the industry that . Tributes poured in from across the world of comedy and entertainment for the comic after it was announced he had died on Wednesday. I dont feel Im at his level. h = d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0], Pointless host Richard Osman, who worked with Lock as a producer on panel show 8 Out Of 10 Cats, wrote on Twitter: Over 15 years producing 8 Out Of 10 Cats Sean Lock made me laugh so much and so often. Comedy genius, one person wrote. function external_links_in_new_windows_load(func) RIP., Bill tweeted: Its heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock, he was a true original, a wonderful comic. "He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. British comedians Sean Lock and Jon Richardson play 'Carrot in a Box' game. I wanted to tell him how great he was but I bottled it. Jimmy Carr was the host of the show, and called the news of Seans death brutal., I loved him, he said in an emotional tweet. w[ l ].push( { Last modified on Wed 18 Aug 2021 19.01 EDT. // ignored Lancashire comedian Jon Richardson has paid tribute to 'idol' Sean Lock who has died aged 58. A statement from his agent Off The Kerb Productions said: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock. if(document.links[t].hasAttribute('onClick') == false) { Since the news, social media has been flooded with tributes to the beloved funnyman, and Channel 4 is set to pay tribute to him on Thursday by showing his stand-up special Keep It Light, as well as an episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Many of Seans former 8 Out Of 10 Cats co-stars led the tributes on social media. Such a brilliantly funny man. Ah. I loved him. .podcast-banner.show_mobile { Even if just a few minutes long. A lovely man.. died of cancer last August at the age of 58. It was always a privilege and inspiration to work with him. Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. It could be the last time. Ricky Gervais described Lock as one of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. He said it was Lock had given him comedy advice early on in his career. starring Sean Lock. The 8 Out Of 10 Cats star died from cancer at home surrounded by his family. window.onload = func; As well as his 10-year stint as a regular panellist on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Sean was known for appearances on other comedy shows like QI, Have I Got News For You and the Diane Morgan series Mandy. A painfully funny comic and a beautifully brilliant man. Im watching clips of him right now laughing and crying. Sean and Jon would face off against each other every week as rival team captains on Jimmy Carr's comedy quiz show 8 Out Of 10 Cats and its spin-off 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. If youve a friend who youve not spoken to for a while, drop them a message and check in. A statement released by the comic's agent read: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock. RIP Sean Lock.". "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. What an immense presence and talent, may he rest in peace. RIP!pic.twitter.com/jXAaa2vKhq, One of the finest videos I've ever had the pleasure to upload to the internet. There is a satisfaction in seeing a nice neatly organised rack of pencils, of course there is, but lets not confuse that with the condition itself because its devastating. 'gtm.start': One of the funniest men Ive ever worked with and I used to adore occasionally making him laugh on my first proper telly job, 8 Out of 10 Cats. Strictly Come Dancing winner Bill recalled: Even in his last few days, we were still having a laugh, still joking, still coming up with ideas. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. change_link = true; Undisputed, undefeated, carrot in a box champion. If you haven't seen it before, you're in for a treat. Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock on the popular Channel 4 quiz. I hadnt seen him in recent years as he quietly wrestled with illness but I feel very sad today for Anoushka and their children. It could be the last time. #post-1784265 .brightcove-video-container { .custom-menu-item a { Guests are Romesh Ranganathan, Melanie C, Charlotte Ritchie and David ODoherty 8 Out of 10 Cats: Romesh Ranganathan, Melanie C, Charlotte Ritchie, David O'Doherty epizoda 6. sezona 18. Thats why hes trending on Twitter and why hes so missed.. RIP the great Sean Lock. } s.type = 'text/javascript'; The 56-year-old wrote: I wish I had the words to describe the exceptional man that was Sean Lock. Comedian David Baddiel called Sean Lock one of the funniest men I ever knew, after it was announced that he had died from cancer at the age of 58. Charles Dickens. SINOPSIS. Told him I wouldnt mind being a comedian one day and I must have been over exited and trying to make him laugh coz he said can I give you some advice then, I said yeah. Watching Seans last ep of Countdown I can see how upset I was knowing he was ill and how much that affected my performance, while Sean himself continued to be effortlessly hilarious. She wrote: Everyones favourite. Comedian Alan Davies paid tribute to hilarious Sean Lock, who has died from cancer at the age of 58. Sean was one of Britains finest comedians, his boundless creativity, lightning wit and the absurdist brilliance of his work, marked him out as a unique voice in British comedy. The highest compliment that you can pay Sean Lock is that he made it all look so effortless, that the wit he had was clearly so natural that if he wasn't up on stage telling jokes he would been saying the exact same things to his mates at work or his friends at the pub. var ignore = 'https://imgix.pedestrian.tv'; if(change_link == true) { The latest on your favourite shows and stars delivered straight to your inbox. SEAN Lock's 8 Out Of 10 Cats co-star Jon Richardson has revealed he idolised him in a heartbreaking tribute. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. "Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. Sean Lock will forever be one of the greatest comedians the UK has ever produced. pic.twitter.com/YLAEIr5UYD, Miles Jupp and Sean Lock together always has me in stitches pic.twitter.com/WiLPUIdsTG, Sean Lock was once asked on 8 Out Of 10 Cats how hed define himselfhis response was predictably hilarious.RIP. Im devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. s = d.createElement('script'); display: none; Like this story? Im watching clips of him right now - laughing & crying. An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice. I will miss him so much. pic.twitter.com/8ZzDPHXuT6, I think Sean Locks first ever Twitter post (and he only ever posted one other tweet) sums him up beautifully. The Futurenauts experts convince me every week that Im wrong. 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Episode #2.2: Directed by Richard Valentine. //]]> ", The text heartbreakingly added: "Anyway, just wanted to check in and wish you and your family all the best. if (typeof window.onload != 'function'){ change_link = true; He will be missed by so many. "Im watching clips of him right now - laughing & crying. f.parentNode.insertBefore( j, f ); Last August, his agent confirmed the tragic news of his death, aged 58. He tweeted: Devastated to hear about Sean Lock. Strictly Come Dancing winner Bill Bailey said: "It's heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock , he was a true original, a wonderful comic. Sean Lock [his 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does. Jon Richardson, who starred against Sean as his . Im now driving a hybrid car but my next one will be electric and weve switched to a renewable energy provider. Countdowns dictionary corner expert Susie Dent, who also worked on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, shared an emotional tribute on Twitter. Love to his family and his many friends.. Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. One of the funniest men Ive ever worked with and I used to adore occasionally making him laugh on my first proper telly job, 8 Out of 10 Cats. He tweeted: I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years working alongside him didnt diminish that in the least. By signing up, you agree to Pedestrian Group's Terms of Service and consent to our Privacy Policy. Comedian Bill Bailey paid tribute to his dearest friend on Twitter. Following his death, friend and fellow comedian Bill Bailey confirmed that Sean had endured a secret battle with lung cancer over the past few years. Their first daughter was born in 2004, while their second arrived in 2006.