8 out of 10 Cats host Jimmy Carr described the news of his death as "brutal": "Brutal news about Sean Lock today. The genius of Sean Lock. RIP the great Sean Lock. He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. What an immense presence and talent, may he rest in peace. Miles Jupp Sean Lock On August 18, 2021, comedian Sean Lock sadly died from cancer at the age of 58. Seans antics range from cringe-inducing (drinking bin juice) to outright gross (the kitty litter challenge), whilst his self-deprecating, moody persona is both a goldmine for jokes and a beautiful trampoline for colleagues and close friends Jimmy Carr and Jon Richardson to bounce off. Such sad news. Comedian Sean Lock has died from cancer at the age of 58, his agent has confirmed. ", Such sad news. Miles appeared eight times on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown between 2014 and 2021 where Sean also hosted. "I did waste a lot of time trying to be funny in lessons, but it was really liking comedy that made me want to do it. 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. You can make a complaint by using the report this post link . Sean Lock died of cancer, his agent said Wednesday. oldonload(); document.links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); Some are armed with vicious weapons to fight titanic battles for space. Im watching clips of him right now - laughing & crying. 18 2021. You dont think to put the M on it, do you?. 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=' + i + dl; Technology means that readers can shape a discussion. What is the meaning behind 'Built-in Waterfalls', the NSFW TikTok term? A statement from his agent Off The Kerb Productions to the PA news agency said: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Countdown star Susie Dent, 55, has been a resident lexicographer on the Channel 4 programme for the past 27 years. /* ]]> */ RIP Locky.". US residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. Miles appeared eight times on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown between 2014 and 2021 where Sean also hosted. A lovely man. Countdown's Rachel Riley has said she's 'devastated' following the death of comedian Sean Lock, 5 must-watch shows and films coming to Amazon Prime this autumn. Lock's death was confirmed in a statement by his agent, who said that the comedian. One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. } If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to On a recent episode, Miles Jupp joined Sean Lock to take on competitors Jon Richardson and his guest Sophie Duker. Comedian Sean Lock - best known for panel shows 8 Out Of 10 Cats and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown - has died aged 58, his agent has said. The star was best known for his deadpan humour as he appeared on panel shows 8 Out Of 10 Cats and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 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. Im watching clips of him right now laughing & crying. Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. change_link = true; Later, Miles studied Divinity at the University of Edinburgh. https://t.co/2k2rMPFO5z, Jimmy Carr tweeted: Brutal news about Sean Lock today. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends. 12 Feb 2022. It was broadcasted on 16 June 2007, starring David Mitchell and Lee Mack as team captains. My heart goes out to his family., Susie Dent wrote: I wish I had the words to describe the exceptional man that was Sean Lock. Stickied comment Welcome to r/panelshow! s.type = 'text/javascript'; Despite not going to drama school, he clinched the role of jolly inventor Archie in the children's show Balamory while still at university and has never looked back. Can be found praising Bond, defending Transformers and still saving up for the Lego Death Star. Fellow comedian Lee Mack, known for his panel show Would I Lie To You amongst various sitcom appearences, was a close friend of Lock. Lock was best known for being the team captain on Channel 4 series 8 Out of 10 Cats, presented by Jimmy Carr, for 10 years from 2005. All my thoughts are with his family. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. } A Gannett Company. Love to his family and his many friends #RIPSean", Over 15 years producing '8 Out Of 10 Cats' Sean Lock made me laugh so much and so often. ", MORE:5 must-watch shows and films coming to Amazon Prime this autumn, Sean Lock was a regular on 8 Out of 10 Cats does Countdown, Jimmy Carr, who also worked with Sean on Cats does Countdown and 8 Out of 10 Cats, wrote on Twitter: "Brutal news about Sean Lock today. This became the basis of the book Fibber in the Heat. Writing in the Guardian, Harry Hill said: "He took his. He revealed a love of cricket and that he had worked with the Test Match Special team, who had no idea who he was. DozeVideo. } if(ignore != '' && all_links.href.search(ignore) != -1) { color: yellow!important; heraldscotland.com is tackling this problem by allowing only subscribers to comment. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. He joked: What the f**k are you talking about?. '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. Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. Rap Pack - 1058 Tracks. He was one of the funniest people Ive ever met. Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. Others form perfect spheres and escape from animal enemies by rolling. In 2018, Mille made guest appearances as Basil, an incompetent lawyer, in the television drama by ITV, The Durrells. Miles also had a role in the BBC Scotland comedy program Live Floor Show, where he played an eccentric, foul-mouthed comedian. But he was stoical about it. . Enter Sean Lock, the frequent mastermind behind such reactions, who has tragically died aged 58 due to cancer. Sean Lock was truly one of a kind, never failing to put a smile on people's faces, and he will be sorely missed. Sean was a. Lock was also team captain alongside Jon Richardson on spin-off 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. My heart goes out to his family." Ill miss him so much. According to fellow comedian and close friend Bill Bailey, Sean died following a battle with lung cancer. f.parentNode.insertBefore( j, f ); Sean Lock died after private two-year battle with lung cancer. pic.twitter.com/kxw1h8n2pu. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please While his illness wasnt known to the public, his close friends Bailey and Harry Hill kept in touch with Lock, and the pair shared their tributes in The Telegraph. 2deep - Advisorz 2 Da Kingz (4:14) 2deep - AnnaKnockkeyz Niburu North Memphis 2 Intro (2:39) 20. Editors' Code of Practice. Nostalgic News: Whitney Houstons I Have Nothing 30 years on! pic.twitter.com/8ZzDPHXuT6, I think Sean Locks first ever Twitter post (and he only ever posted one other tweet) sums him up beautifully. Sean Lock's career Lock ditched working as a labourer and started making a living as a performer full-time in 1991. List of journal articles on the topic '(M.Ed. "If youve a friend who youve not spoken to for a while, drop them a message and check in. We are read by an informed, educated readership who can add their knowledge and insights to our stories. We also hope it will help the comments section fulfil its promise as a part of Scotland's conversation with itself. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. if(change_link == true) { "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. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. s.src = 'https://au-script.dotmetrics.net/door.js?d=' + document.location.host + '&t=other'; h.appendChild(s); His occasional pairing with Miles Jupp remains one of the most inspiring panel show decisions as it yields extensive amounts of quotations and howls from laughter from anyone who hears their bickering. RIP the great Sean Lock. Jo Hale/Getty Images. Now, with five children of his own, aged between 12 and six, he says lockdown at his home in Monmouthshire has helped him re-evaluate his life. In 2007, he appeared fleetingly in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as a television weatherman, who complained about an incredibly hot drought. Miles also played John Duggan in The Thick of It and Nigel in the sitcom Rev and has appeared on comedy panel shows. Inspired by shows like Blackadder and A Bit Of Fry And Laurie, he started his stand-up career while at Edinburgh University (where he studied divinity) attending workshops and gigging in pubs and clubs in Edinburgh and Glasgow, where he played on being posh and dressed in tweed. #post-1784265 .brightcove-video-container { Brutal news about Sean Lock today, Carr tweeted on Wednesday (18 August). In 2007, he appeared fleetingly in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as a television weatherman, who complained about an incredibly hot drought. Sean Lock was one of the best. SZA Special single review: what we all need to be reminded of sometimes, New Hope Club Dont Go Wasting Time single review: the sophomore album countdown truly begins here. He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. I brought in my guitar and sang him his favourite Johnny Cash songs.. He is a stand-up comedian and actor and is normally seen as a panellist on shows like 8 out of 10 Cats . A painfully funny comic and a beautifully brilliant man. What a brilliant, original, hilarious, perceptive and biting comedian. // ignored Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Bailey kept in close contact with the comedian after discovering he had cancer, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Sean Lock was cracking jokes in his final days, says comedian Bill Bailey. A huge loss to comedy. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Such sad news. The two. So heartbroken for his wife and children. His role as team captain for 8 out of 10 Cats and the superior 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is perhaps what Sean is most loved and remembered for. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Reply to this comment with mirrors. #SeanLock, Just found this in my phone. Compilation videos of his best bits from both shows boast millions of views and flicking through the comment sections emphasises just how damn funny people find his work. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. August 18, 2021. Sean Lock off stage, sitting telling you a story that will make you laugh so hard it hurts your kidneys, is the best experience anyone can have. Very sad news. 2019 Tourist Trap Sean was a regular alongside Rachel on Countdown's comedy spin-off show, 8 Out of 10 Cats does Countdown, for a number of years. if(typeof window.DotMetricsObj != 'undefined') {DotMetricsObj.onAjaxDataUpdate();} ", That's not to say it was all tranquil and Jupp admits: "I'm not going to pretend that home schooling is easy, and at times that got a little bit fraught. His agent confirmed today the father-of-three had passed away from cancer surrounded by his family. I hadnt seen him in recent years as he quietly wrestled with illness but I feel very sad today for Anoushka and their children. } ); Rest in peace to the undefeated champion of Carrot in a Box. He explained: Inotaur. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. A unique and brilliant comic voice. He was a stand-up comedian and until December 2015, one of the regular team captains on 8 Out of 10 Cats . British comic Sean Lock, hailed by fellow funnyman Ricky Gervais as "one of the most influential comedians of a generation," has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. Share your favourite Sean Lock moments today on Twitter. The couple met whilst studying in Edinburgh. Miles Jupp was a contestant on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. "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. A lovely man. As many celeb friends of the late comedian have shared lengthy tributes to Lock, Rachel Riley has kept things short and sweet with a touching video clip. 'RIP Sean Lock. "He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. Nostalgic News: Allegiant by Veronica Roth Turns 10! 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a British comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr.It is a crossover of 8 Out of 10 Cats and game show Countdown.The show follows the format of Countdown, but with hosts and contestants from 8 Out of 10 Cats, and an emphasis on the humour seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats. Plus Holly Walsh and of course Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. I loved him. A painfully funny comic and a beautifully brilliant man. Riley also previously tweeted: Devastating news today. "I can't believe how good the people are on it. RIP pic.twitter.com/Y6b07lcrEk, RIP Sean Lock. But today I dont, and I think he might have liked it that way.". In the same year, he also appeared in Stewart Lees Comedy Vehicle. Lock's colleague on 8 out of 10 Cats, Susie Dent tweeted: "I wish I had the words to describe the exceptional man that was Sean Lock. Undisputed, undefeated, carrot in a box champion. But today I dont, and I think he might have liked it that way. "There's something about writing a novel which is oddly anxiety-inducing," he confides. . as a British comedy fan and a cats does countdown fan, Sean Locke never failed to make me laugh. Seans iconic use of mascots in Cats Does Countdown includes the Pickpocket of the Year award (I didnt win it) and the undisputed greatest childrens book of all time: The Tiger Who Came for a Pint. A lovely man. var ignore = 'https://imgix.pedestrian.tv'; What a legend. I wish I had the words to describe the exceptional man that was Sean Lock. 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