Sean Lock was so much sillier & anarchic than he would often let on, his comedy could sit between silly & edgy, acerbic politics. But today I don’t, and I think he might have liked it that way.Ĭomedy has lost one of the greats today. I wish I had the words to describe the exceptional man that was Sean Lock. One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. It’s heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock, he was a true original, a wonderful comic. I’m watching clips of him right now – laughing & crying. “A true original both in comedy and life. “I’ve known this day was coming for some time, but it’s no less heart-breaking,” wrote Lock’s close friend, comedian Lee Mack. Tributes have poured in for comedian Sean Lock, who has died at the age of 58. Ricky Gervais said Lock was “one of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation” while paying respects to Lock, and Alan Davies wrote that Lock was “funny on stage, hilarious off.” “It’s heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock, he was a true original, a wonderful comic,” wrote Bailey. Read our Sean Lock blog for the latest tributes Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew. Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. Tributes have poured in for the comedian since news of his death emerged. “Brutal news about Sean Lock today,” 8 Out of 10 Cats host Carr wrote on Twitter. 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. Known for his dry humour and deadpan delivery, Lock also frequently made onstage, onscreen and radio appearances, writing for and working with the likes of Bill Bailey and Lee Evans. Tributes have been paid to the comedian Sean Lock, who has died of cancer at the age of 58. Sean Lock emotional tributes at National Comedy Awards leave viewers in tears Shannon Power Published: 0:29, Updated: 0:29, Shannon Power Published: Invalid Date. was best known for his role as a longstanding team captain on Jimmy Carr’s comedy panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats between 20, along with its spin-off, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown from 2012 until this year. I think Sean Lock’s first ever Twitter post (and he only ever posted one other tweet) sums him up beautifully. With the passing of Sean Lock we have lost the best of the best.He made me laugh like few others do.A massive talent who made stand up look effortless and approached his illness in the same no nonsense way he approached life.A great loss.- Ross Noble August 18, 2021
Very sad news.- Kevin Bridges August 18, 2021 Sean Lock A brilliant comedian, obviously, but just a genuinely hilarious guy too and one of the soundest guys in comedy, from when I first started to when we last had a laugh together. P4zCW6nUPe- Alex Bruce-Smith August 18, 2021 5 Sean Lock was remembered fondly at the National Comedy Awards Credit: PA His fellow comedians paid tribute to him several times during Saturday nights National Comedy Awards. If you haven't seen it before, you're in for a treat.
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Sean Lock gently roasting Jedward has lived rent free in my mind for a decade. My heart goes out to his family.- Stephen Fry August 18, 2021 Such complete brilliance in every comic direction. Oh no, what horrible news… I think it safe to say that the best episodes of QI that I was involved with were always the ones where Sean Lock was a guest. These were some of the many tributes Lock’s fans and peers posted on social media following confirmation of his passing: We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children are respected at this difficult time,” the agency pleaded. “Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him.
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