Sean Lock died from lung cancer after secret battle

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confirmed his death earlier this week and it has now emerged Sean passed away after a secret battle with lung cancer. His friend Bill Bailey revealed he had been diagnosed a 'few years ago', reports the Mirror.

TRAGIC comic Sean Lock died after a secret battle with lung cancer lasting a "few years", close pal Billy Bailey revealed. The 8 Out of 10 Cats and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown star passed away this week aged 58 surrounded by his family.

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showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterComedian Sean Lock was diagnosed with 'advanced' lung cancer before his tragic death aged just 58, pal Bill Bailey has confirmed.Fellow comedian and Strictly star Bill Bailey confirmed Sean had been diagnosed with 'advanced' lung cancer 'a few years ago', but carried on working in his final years.During an ITV News interview, 56-year-old Bill said: "He had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago and it was at the time quite a blow, particularly when it was quite advanced."We’ve tried to make the most of the last few years. We spent a lot of time together and went on trips together.

Comedian Sean Lock died from lung cancer, it has now been confirmed by his friend Bill Bailey. On Wednesday, the 8 Out Of 10 Cats star's agent announced that he had tragically passed away at age 58 following a battle with cancer.

his agent confirming he had died from cancer.His close friend Bill Bailey confirmed that Lock had been diagnosed with ‘advanced’ lung cancer ‘a few years ago’, but he continued to work and make the most of his final years.In an interview with ITV News, Bill, 56, said: ‘He had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago and it was at the time quite a blow, particularly when it was quite advanced.‘We’ve tried to make the most of the last few years. We spent a lot of time together and went on trips together.

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Bill Bailey and Harry Hill opened up about his final few days.The comedy legend, who won fans with his stand-up and appearances on panel shows, died aged 58 from cancer.While Lock’s battle with cancer was not made public, his closest friends including Bailey and Hill kept in close contact.‘Even in his last few days, we were still having a laugh, still joking, still coming up with ideas,’ Bailey recalled. ‘We had great conversations.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletter Comedian Sean Lock revealed he turned down an invitation to appear on Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year. The comic - best known for his captaincy role on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - died today (August 18) aged 58 after suffering from cancer.Sean was good friends with Strictly’s 2020 champion Bill Bailey, who he revealed he had spoken to about the competition.“Bill asked me and I said no,” he explained on Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's podcast Parenting Hell back in February.“It’s all the grinning.

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.