Sean Lock
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Sean Lock dies aged 58
Stand-up star Sean Lock has died aged 58 after a battle with cancer.
British Comedy Guide, 18th August 2021Harry Hill on Sean Lock
"The comedian's comedian who took us all by surprise".
Harry Hill, The Guardian, 18th August 2021Piers Morgan shares joke Sean Lock made about him
"If I could have my ashes spread anywhere I wanted, I'd have them spread in Piers Morgan's eyes".
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 18th August 2021Bill Bailey pays tribute to 'dearest friend' Sean Lock
Speaking to 5 Live's Naga Munchetty, Bailey said he had been friends with Sean for 30 years with the pair going on family holidays together.
Naga Munchetty, BBC, 18th August 2021Sean Lock obituary
Comedian known for his deadpan observational humour and as a longstanding team captain on TV's 8 Out Of 10 Cats.
Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 18th August 2021Sean Lock obituary
Writing comedy did not come easily, involving 'tedious hours straining over a blank sheet of paper trying to think of something funny'.
The Telegraph, 18th August 2021Sean Lock obituary
Deadpan comedian and panellist on TV shows such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats who worked as a goat herder before finding fame.
The Times, 18th August 2021Stephen Fry says best QI episodes always had Sean Lock
Stephen Fry has said that the best episodes of QI were the ones to star Sean Lock, as he spoke out after the comedy legend's death.
Louise Griffin, Metro, 18th August 2021How Tony Way met Paul McCartney thanks to Sean Lock
"I met Paul McCartney because of Sean Locke [sic], just after meeting Sean himself," his Twitter post began. "He shouted 'Oi Paul!' Across Soho Sq, Paul waved back, came over and chatted for half an hour."
Tom Skinner, NME, 18th August 2021Torquay Comedy Club closing down
Coronavirus and cancellations from Sean Lock and Jason Manford are among the reasons for the club has shut.
Colleen Smith, Devon Live, 25th March 2021