An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice. } If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. I dont feel Im at his level. Once her book comes out, I dont think Ill have a leg to stand on. The Future Of Death is about as big as it gets. Long Live Sean, will never be forgotten. ", Sandra Singh commented: "Still can't believe he's gone [Broken heart emoji]. Jon, who appeared on 8 Out Of 10 Cats and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown as a fellow team captain with Lock has now led tributes. As Channel 4 celebrates his career, we look at the tributes from Sean Lock's friends and colleagues . I loved him. "Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children.". pic.twitter.com/P4zCW6nUPe, 'If I could have my ashes spread anywhere I wanted, I'd have them spread in Piers Morgan's eyes. Its heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock , he was a true original, a wonderful comic. Jon Richardson (@RonJichardson) August 18, 2021. RIP the great Sean Lock. Over 15 years producing '8 Out Of 10 Cats' Sean Lock made me laugh so much and so often. Fans were devastated on Wednesday following the very sad news that comedian Sean Lock had died aged 58 from cancer. TV Burp star Harry added that he would regularly meet up with Sean after he told him he was terminally ill. He struggled with [the illness] he went through all the same emotions anyone in that position would experience, Harry told The Telegraph. Im watching clips of him right now - laughing & crying. Im on #CatsDoesCountdown tonight and its Seans last appearance on the show.. Richardson wrote on Twitter: Watching Seans last ep of Countdown I can see how upset I was knowing he was ill and how much that affected my performance, while Sean himself continued to be effortlessly hilarious. RIP mate xx., Tributes poured in from across the world of comedy and entertainment. Sean Lock: Fellow comedians lead tributes, Sean on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown with Danny Dyer, Jason Manford shared a screengrab of the last ever text he sent to Sean, Richard Osman took to Twitter to pay his respects to Sean, Ricky Gervais has also paid tribute to the star, John Bishop - who has also battled cancer - issued a statement online, Jimmy Carr said he had been left in tears by the shock news of Sean's passing, Bill Bailey shared his heartbreak in a touching tweet, Susie Dent took to Twitter as she expressed her heartbreak at losing her friend and co-star, Sean Lock dead: 8 Out Of 10 Cats star dies from cancer at the age of 58, Celebrity deaths in 2021: Famous faces lost this year, from Prince Philip to Nikki Grahame. Because he was so bright, he read up on all the latest treatments. "Did Countdown last week and missed having you there. Sean Lock and his greatest achievement. She wrote: Everyones favourite. He tweeted: 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. Ahead of the show, she said: Ah. Sean Lock [his 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does. // forced if the address starts with http (or also https), but does not link to the current domain A statement released by the comic's agent read: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock. 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. "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. Historian and presenter Greg Jenner wrote: "It was a lovely tribute to see him one last time, and you did him proud. Cats wont be the same without him, what a guy, added another. RIP the great Sean Lock. Im devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. In view of his 813,000 followers, Jon admitted that he struggled to perform on the show knowing about Sean's diagnosis. Sean and Jon would face off against each other every week as rival team captains on Jimmy Carr's comedy quiz show 8 Out Of 10 Cats and its spin-off 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. } My compulsions are how my unhappiness manifests when Im not happy in my head, I focus on things I can control, like whether I stand on cracks or tidy things up. Strictly Come Dancing winner Bill Bailey said: "It's heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock , he was a true original, a wonderful comic. He said: "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. }; Jon Richardson, who also appeared alongside Sean on spin-off 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, tweeted: "I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years working . RIP mate I texted him a couple of weeks ago and Im now so glad I did. ", Twitter user John Fitzgerald penned: "Sean was amazing to watch, tears of laughter on almost every episode, you're all a great bunch and bring us laughter all the time. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Sean Lock [his 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown co-star] is someone I idolised before I became a comic. } I dont think Id get out of bed if it didnt know I had a finite amount of time. "Undisputed, undefeated carrot in a box champion. Jon Richardson, who was a team captain alongside Lock on Channel 4s 8 Out Of 10 Cats and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, shared some kind words for the late star. Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. Sean Locks iconic Carrot in the Box. I often think back to my days on Cats with you & how much I appreciated working with you, the buzz Id get on the rare occasion something I said would make you laugh! The highest compliment that you can pay Sean Lock is that he made it all look so effortless, that the wit he had was clearly so natural that if he wasn't up on stage telling jokes he would been saying the exact same things to his mates at work or his friends at the pub. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. Last modified on Wed 18 Aug 2021 19.01 EDT. Im not religious. I texted him couple of weeks ago and Im now so glad I did. It could be the last time., I texted him couple of weeks ago and Im now so glad I did. With Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Rachel Riley. With special guest stars B*Witched. Sean Lock trending. The heartbroken comedian has paid tribute to his on-screen 'rival'. Jon Richardson, from Lancaster, who appeared on panel shows alongside Sean Lock, said comedy had "lost one of the very best" as he paid tribute. window.dm.AjaxEvent = function(et, d, ssid, ad){ Comedian David Baddiel called Sean Lock one of the funniest men I ever knew, after it was announced that he had died from cancer at the age of 58. But today I dont, and I think he might have liked it that way.. After the return of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown for a new series earlier this month, fans thought they wouldnt see him back on-screen. Lancashire comedian Jon Richardson has paid tribute to 'idol' Sean Lock who has died aged 58. oldonload(); The Jon Richardson And The Futurenauts podcast is available to download now, with new episodes every Wednesday. Tbf, anyone running against Jon Richardson's going to win that game. A true comic to the end. dm.AjaxData.push({ et: et,d: d,ssid: ssid,ad: ad}); Charles Dickens. 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He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. He was often a loose cannon on panel shows & you never knew what to expect, Jimmy would often be., The Last Leg presenter wrote: "Forget everything else. A true original both in comedy and life. ???? William Shakespeare. Jon also posted a picture from their show The Real Man'sRoad Trip: Sean and Jon Go West of the pair enjoying a beer in a US bar. Im devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. Pointless host Richard Osman, who worked with Sean Lock as a producer on panel show 8 Out Of 10 Cats, wrote on Twitter: Over 15 years producing 8 Out Of 10 Cats Sean Lock made me laugh so much and so often. The 50-year-old comedian tweeted: Over 15 years producing '8 Out Of 10 Cats' Sean Lock made me laugh so much and so often. Because he was so bright, he read up on all the latest treatments. Other stars from the comedy world have also paid tribute to Lock - including 8 Out Of 10 Cats host Jimmy Carr. Panellist Rosie Jones, who also featured in the episode along with Harry Hill and Nick Mohammed, said watching it air was bittersweet. By signing up, you agree to Pedestrian Group's Terms of Service and consent to our Privacy Policy. Ill miss him so much.. A lovely man.. "Thats why hes trending on Twitter and why hes so missed.". By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Ricky Gervais described Lock as one of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. } for (var t=0; t Ivar The Boneless Family Tree, Articles A
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