Lock was also team captain alongside Jon Richardson on spin-off 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. You dont think to put the M on it, do you?. "Well, yeah, I guess I've had a bit of 'Whoops there, vicar' stuff and you are more likely to get things that are close to you. var oldonload = window.onload; 3rd Year History and Film student. display: none !important; j = d.createElement( s ), dl = l != 'dataLayer' ? Channel 4 paid tribute to "one of our greatest comedians": "Incredibly sad to learn of the loss of one of our greatest comedians, Sean Lock. Im devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. 1.0 m). Comedian Lock, 58, died yesterday following a lengthy battle with cancer, having spent his last months in a hospice before dying at home. You cant have Minotaur. We are read by an informed, educated readership who can add their knowledge and insights to our stories. Having since appeared in the ITV period drama The Durrells as Cousin Basil, as well as The Crown on Netflix and Howards End for the BBC, does he feel he's been pigeonholed into posh roles? A lovely man. READ MORE:Obituary: Nanci Griffith, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, "I felt total exhilaration when it went well, and then thought 'How can this happen?' Episodes without him are still amusing but there is always a feeling something is missing: the comedians arent laughing as much at each others jokes. document.links[t].setAttribute('onClick', 'javascript:window.open(\''+all_links.href+'\'); return false;'); Jon Richardson has paid tribute to late comedy legend Sean Lock, as his first posthumous new episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown aired on Channel 4 last night . A stand up comedian and mainstay of British panel shows, he was also the winner of Carrot in a Box, and the Carrot in a Box Rematch. ", I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years working alongside him didnt diminish that in the least. A true original both in comedy and life. I will miss him, he said. } Sean was one of Britains finest comedians, his boundless creativity, lightning wit and the absurdist brilliance of his work, marked him out as a unique voice in British comedy. In the past, the journalists job was to collect and distribute information to the audience. Sam Raimis Army of Darkness was released 30 years ago! Sean Lock sadly passed away today after a long battle with cancer - he was 58 Credit: Channel 4. Share your favourite Sean Lock moments today on Twitter. Perhaps my favourite Cats Does Countdown moment, Miles Jupp spoon feeding Sean Lock a whole pot of whelks. Miles estimated net worth is $1 million. He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne to his parents. change_link = false; Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. I'd be more English than people would expect.". He was 58. One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. Love to his family and his many friends #RIPSean, Channel 4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy tweeted: "Horrible shock to read of the death of Sean Lock from cancer. FTP Vol.4725. Bailey stated: Even in his last few days, we were still having a laugh, still joking, still coming up with ideas., He added: We had great conversations. His satirical bite on 8 out of 10 cats was incredible. pic.twitter.com/SHva9fl5ZJ. // console.log('Changed ' + all_links.href); '", He would, however, like to expand his repertoire, he says. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. window.onload = func; Much-loved comedian Sean Lock died from lung cancer, his pal Bill Bailey has confirmed. pic.twitter.com/4ZH8HRQrIU. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Such complete brilliance in every comic direction. Writing in the Guardian, Harry Hill said: "He took his. "I'm at an age now when I can play doctors or lawyers or someone with grey hair in a suit.". On August 18, 2021, comedian Sean Lock sadly died from cancer at the age of 58. RIP Sean pic.twitter.com/lePue0mRYw, Fellow comedian Jon Richardson tweeted that he "idolised" Lock: "I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years working alongside him didnt diminish that in the least. Some are armed with vicious weapons to fight titanic battles for space. The news of Sean's death was confirmed on Wednesday morning. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? 'RIP Sean Lock. Falling for Figaro | Official Trailer | IFC Films, https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jXCTuQZrS6s/hqdefault.jpg. I will miss him. var force = ''; Sean Lock will forever be one of the greatest comedians the UK has ever produced. document.links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var all_links = document.links[t]; I will miss him. I got on one last night and there werent one - so I had to do it. I'll miss him so much. Miles Jupp is an English comedian as well as an actor who is active in the entertainment field since 1999. .page-id-1799240 .entry-title { What a legend. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Ill miss him so much. Sean Lock, the British comedian known for his regular appearances on panel shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats, has died from cancer at 58. Rest in peace to the undefeated champion of Carrot in a Box. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. as a British comedy fan and a cats does countdown fan, Sean Locke never failed to make me laugh. Sean Lock, the English comedian whose dry, deadpan quips were highlights of comedy show 8 Out of 10 Cats, is being remembered as as a "giantly funny" man after dying of cancer. "Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Piers Morgan also celebrated Locks legacy by reminding his followers that Lock once expressed a wish to have his ashes scattered in Morgans eyes. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. We are lucky at The Herald. j.src = We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends. In a statement, comic Lee Mack, a close friend of Lock, hailed him as a true original both in comedy and life. He is featured in movies including Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Sherlock Holmes. 2018 Watership Down. Laughed out loud despite seeing it so many times. function external_links_in_new_windows_load(func) Jimmy Carr has called the death of Sean Lock "brutal news" and led the tributes to his 8 Out Of 10 Cats companion after the comedian passed away from cancer aged 58. Best of series 17, featuring regular favourites Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Rachel Riley and more!! inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Thanks for all the laughs Sean, you are truly wonderful". He was replaced by Rob Beckett in 2016. w[ l ].push( { Saddened to hear about the passing of Sean Locke, he was a comedic genius. Jimmy Carr was the host of the show, and called the news of Seans death brutal., I loved him, he said in an emotional tweet. Subscribe to Channel 4: https://bit.ly/2v2I6SY Watch the FULL SERIES: https://bit.ly/2FROYtr The funniest moments from series 17 of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, featuring Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Johnny Vegas, Joe Wilkinson and more! ", Comedian Bill Bailey wrote on Twitter: "It's heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock, he was a true original, a wonderful comic. A seemingly confused Miles did not seem ecstatic that he could not gain a point for his well thought out word as he cheekily took aim at the wordsmith. But today I dont, and I think he might have liked it that way., Everyone at Chelsea FC is saddened to learn of the passing of Sean Lock.Sean was a much-loved comedian, fan of the Blues and a regular at Stamford Bridge. Both teams were given 30 seconds to put together a word from a selection of nine letters before chaos ensued. On 22 August 2011, Miles appeared as the lunchtime guest on Test Match Special. "One of the funniest men Ive ever worked with and I used to adore occasionally making him laugh on my first proper telly job, 8 Out of 10 Cats. I will miss him so much. } Comedian Sean Lock has died from cancer at the age of 58, his agent has confirmed. Miles also had a role in the BBC Scotland comedy program Live Floor Show, where he played an eccentric, foul-mouthed comedian. dm.AjaxData.push({ et: et,d: d,ssid: ssid,ad: ad}); If you are given the opportunity to do something wildly transformative, that would be really exciting. I loved him. Undisputed, undefeated, carrot in a box champion. The family moved from Peckham, South London to Monmouthshire, Wales. RIP the great Sean Lock. What a brilliant, original, hilarious, perceptive and biting comedian. } } Are you sure you want to delete this comment? We also hope it will help the comments section fulfil its promise as a part of Scotland's conversation with itself. Jimmy then turned to Dictionary Corner and quizzed Susie if Minotaur was good enough for Miles to earn a point for his team. ", Everyone at Chelsea FC is saddened to learn of the passing of Sean Lock. If youve a friend whove you not spoken to for a while, drop them a message and check in. 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown - Se17 - Ep01 - Sean Lock, Johnny Vegas, Alan Carr, Lou Sanders, The Brett Domino Trio, Susie Dent, Rachel Riley HD Watch. How long did Sean Lock suffer with cancer? // forced if the address starts with http (or also https), but does not link to the current domain "I texted him couple of weeks ago and Im now so glad I did. Mark Lamarr breaks down in tears over Sean Lock's death - YouTube 0:00 / 10:00 Mark Lamarr breaks down in tears over Sean Lock's death Martin Holt 347 subscribers Subscribe 7.1K. The wordsmith also sits in Dictionary Corner for 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown alongside co-hosts Jimmy Carr, 47, and Rachel Riley, 34. Brutal news about Sean Lock today, Carr tweeted on Wednesday (18 August). A lovely man. Such a terrible loss so young #RIPSeanLock", Horrible shock to read of the death of Sean Lock from cancer. Key points: Comedians Jimmy Carr and Ricky Gervais led a wave of tributes to Sean Lock Lock's agent confirmed he died of cancer, surrounded by family I'd watch everything with Sean in because you'd be . One of the many great Sean Lock moments ingrained into my mind is when he gets to speak on the first 8 Out Of 10 Cats episode after news of Jimmy Carr's tax scandal broke. A lovely man. Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. https://t.co/2k2rMPFO5z, Jimmy Carr tweeted: Brutal news about Sean Lock today. Caroline Polachek Blood and Butter single review: a perfect tease for summer, Woke Up this Morning Thought Id Write a Pop Hit How a Song Outro Changed a Career. 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