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. Love to his family and his many friends #RIPSean."Before Alan Davies tweeted: "Sad news about Sean Lock.
Funny on stage, hilarious off. We met in 1988 right at the start of our stand up careers. I hadn’t seen him in recent years as he quietly wrestled with illness but I feel very sad today for Anoushka and their children.
RIP Locky."While Sean’s friend and fellow comedian Lee Mack added: "I’ve known this day was coming for some time, but it’s no less heartbreaking."A true original both in comedy and life.
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