cancer at the age of 58. Lee, who has appeared alongside Sean on panel shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, where he was a guest captain, revealed he had known about the comedian’s illness for “some time”.He went on to share that despite knowing about Sean’s cancer diagnosis, the news of his death is “no less heart-breaking”.Not Going Out star Lee said in a statement: “I’ve known this day was coming for some time, but it’s no less heart-breaking.“A true original both in comedy and life. “I will miss him so much,” he concluded.The comedian’s agent confirmed today he had died from cancer.In 2007, Sean performed a gig at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust after vowing to raise awareness about the disease following.
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