Sean Lock, the comedian, best known for his role as team captain on Jimmy Carrâs panel shows 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Cats Does Countdown, has died following a battle with cancer, aged 58, his agent confirmed.
There’s not a lot more we can add that hasn’t already been said and written about this genius of a man.
Sean Lock 8 Out of 10 Cats (C4)
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We do though want to share our favourite clip from 8 Out of 10 Cats – with the hope that Sean bumps into MJ on his way upstairs. His impression is hilarious, and as you can see, leaves James Corden uncontrollable.
Be warned there is very strong language right at the start of this clip.
Fellow contestant Jon Richardson said today…..
‘I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years working alongside him didnât diminish that in the least. An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice.’
‘Iâm devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. Undisputed, undefeated, carrot in a box champion (look on YouTube). I will miss him.’
Suzie Dent, the woman in Dictionary Corner said….
‘I wish I had the words to describe the exceptional man that was Sean Lock. But today I donât, and I think he might have liked it that way.’
Richard Osman tweeted….
‘Over 15 years producing ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’ Sean Lock made me laugh so much and so often. A unique and brilliant comic voice. Love to his family and his many friends.’
And Piers Morgan tweeted a favourite quote about him from Sean……
‘If I could have my ashes spread anywhere I wanted, I’d have them spread in Piers Morgan’s eyes.’ RIP Sean Lock.
And to show the true genius of the man, and what a unique comic voice he had, we thought we’d finish with one of his favourite stories, posted by Stephanie Hirst…..