Sean Lock: Last News

who has died from cancer aged 58, was a popular comedian known for his deadpan delivery on television panel shows such as Have I Got News for You with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, QI, and as a team captain on Jimmy Carr’s 8 Out of 10 Cats; he also drew enthusiastic reviews for touring shows such as Lockipedia, its title a play on the internet site that he claimed to despise. Part of the Lockipedia routine involved a section known as “audience battleships” in which he shouted out a row and seat number.

Sean Lock was an English comedian and actor known for the British TV show “8 Out of 10 Cats.”Lock’s early work included a supporting role in 1993’s “Newman and Baddiel in Pieces” and his own radio show, “15 Minutes of Misery.” The latter evolved into “15 Storeys High,” first for radio and then transitioning to TV in 2002. In 2005, Lock began appearing as a team captain in “8 Out of 10 Cats,” which ran on Comedy Central in the U.S.

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cancer battle following the sad news of the 8 Out of 10 Cats star’s death today.The stand-up comedian took to Twitter to pay tribute to his colleague in view of his 797,000 Twitter followers and claimed he had “quietly wrestled with illness” in the years leading up to his tragic death.Alan penned: “Sad news about Sean Lock.”The star went on to reflect on his friendship with his fellow comedian, as they met at the beginning of their careers in stand-up comedy.Alan added: “Funny on stage, hilarious off. “We met in 1988 right at the start of our stand up careers.”The QI panellist, who appeared on the BBC show alongside Sean, explained that he hadn’t seen his co-star “in recent years” due to his cancer battle.He then sent his condolences to

British comedian Sean Lock has tragically passed away at the age of 58 following a battle with cancer, his PA had announced.

Susie Dent, 56, has revealed on social media that she is lost for words over the death of her 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown colleague Sean Lock, who died earlier today aged 58.The lexicographer has appeared on the Channel 4 spin-off show in Dictionary Corner since it first aired in 2012, with Sean Lock making regular appearances as team captain.

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Many other celebrities have also taken to social media to share their condolences, with Richard Osman saying: "Over 15 years producing 'Out Of 10 Cats' Sean Lock made me laugh so much and so often. A unique and brilliant comic voice.

Sean Lock, the UK TV personality known for his deadpan style and appearances on panel shows such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats, has died at the age of 58.

Comedian Sean Lock has died of cancer at the age of 58, his agent has told the PA news agency.The TV star, known for his surreal content and deadpan style, was a team captain on Jimmy Carr's Channel 4 comedy panel show 8 Out Of 10 Cats and spin-off 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.He also wrote and starred in the popular BBC sitcom 15 Storeys High.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."He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family."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."Sean was also a cherished husband

K.J. Yossman Award-winning comedian Sean Lock has died from cancer, his agents said today.He was 58 years old.“It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock.

Comedian Sean Lock has tragically died at age 58 after a battle with cancer.The 8 Out Of 10 Cats star's agent announced the sad news in a statement, which read: "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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8 Out of 10 Cats and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, also appeared on the sitcom 15 Storeys High.The comedian’s agent Off The Kerb Productions confirmed the news to the PA news agency this morning (August 18) in a statement.“It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock,” the statement said.#Breaking Comedian Sean Lock, best known for panel shows 8 Out Of 10 Cats and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, as well as sitcom 15 Storeys High, has died from cancer at the age of 58, his agent told the PA news agency pic.twitter.com/BB6hIa8atp— PA Media (@PA) August 18, 2021 “He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family.