Editorial
Sean Lock, one of the stars from 8 Out of 10 Cats, has died aged 58 after a battle with cancer.
The British comedian passed away at home ‘surrounded by his family’.
His agent told PA: “It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock.
“He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family.
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“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.
Tributes to the stand-up star from fellow comedians are now flooding in on social media.
Lee Mach wrote on Twitter: “A true original both in comedy and life. I will miss him so much.”
Bill Bailey wrote: “It’s heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock, he was a true original, a wonderful comic. All my thoughts are with his family.”
John Bishop penned: “I am shocked and saddened at the news of the loss of Sean Lock. He was a brilliant comedian but more importantly, he was a great person on so many levels. He will be missed hugely.”
“Devastated to hear about Sean Lock. He toured with Newman and Baddiel on our last show together. One of the funniest men I ever knew,” wrote David Badiel.
Omid Djalili said: “Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Sean Lock. Wonderful human being and easily one of the funniest on and off the stage. Love that he shunned social media and remained aloof from petty squabbles. Devastating loss.”
Katy Brand wrote: “Sean was a brilliant comedian and I always learned something watching him work. Thoughts with his friends and family. Very shocking and sad. RIP.”
Richard Osman said: “Over 15 years producing 8 Out Of 10 Cats Sean Lock made me laugh so much and so often. A unique and brilliant comic voice. Love to his family and his many friends #RIPSean.”
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