Read Full Obituary. [4] In 1981, he left education with a grade E in English A-Level. Lock played his fictional self in a London tower block listening in on the lives of his neighbours via a device called the Bugger King. Lock's 8 Out of 10 Cats colleague Jimmy Carr wrote: "Brutal news about Sean Lock today. Sean Lock is a tragic comedian who has dealt with a great deal of tragedy in his life. Born in Woking, Surrey, Sean left school in the early 1980s and began working on building sites but developed skin cancer - which he blamed an overexposure to the sun for. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "'Don't say anything. sparking chuckles from Josh, Alex Brooker and host Adam Hills', One emotional viewer also penned: 'Unexpectedly hit by that Sean Lock tribute, still can't believe she's gone. More snow and ice could batter Britain next week: Met Office warns Arctic blast from Greenland could send Is YOUR lifestyle good for your heart? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. During this period, he also worked as a toilet cleaner and a Department of Health and Social Security office worker. Sean Lock tragically died from cancer in August . [4] After being paid 15 for his 20 minutes, he realised he could pursue being a comedian as a career. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 'We've tried to make the most of the last few years. Sean quickly responded: 'It depends how tall you are doesn't it?' Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. The 58-year-old star died this week with the sad news being announced on Wednesday. Sean Connery's final wish was to be buried in Scotland Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Sean Connery had always been proud to hail from Scotland. Online Indiana Death Indexes. [15] The premise involved Lock eavesdropping on his neighbours in his south London tower block (all played by Lock, Eldon and Hayridge) using a bugging device fitted by his plumber, "Hot Bob" (Eldon), which was known as "The Bugger King" (and had "nothing to do with meat or sex"). Families and friends can share via various social channels, one single share can go further than you think. Lock was born in Woking, Surrey, and left school in the 1980s before taking jobs as a builder. ", Channel 4 tweeted: Incredibly sad to learn of the loss of one of our greatest comedians, Sean Lock. The bugging device was no longer used, but the antics of Lock's neighbours still featured heavily in the show. One single share can go further than you think. [12] He was also a celebrity guest in The Last Leg. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. His final recorded show, Keep It Light, became the best-selling title in 2021, earning him widespread praise as a stand-up comedian. 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Sean Alexander Chase passed on May 10, 2021. The comedian also appeared at Channel 4's Comedy Gala and co-hosted the Big Fat Quiz of the Year with James Corden in 2008. At that pace in the United States, cremations should reach a full half of all deaths by 2019. The best way to describe me is with a fragrance, you can smell it and go Thats Sean Lock!, It would be like hot tarmac and a vets flannel!, READ MORE:100 year old WW2 pilot says UK and US should crush Taliban enemy. A statement from his agent Off The Kerb Productions said: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the. [25] He said Lock's topics included political correctness, "existential woe", and the difficulties of being a football supporter which gave him "irresistible everyman quality". 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The service was a mix of traditional and non-traditional, with Seans favourite music playing as his body was cremated. I loved him. Details of death: Died at his home of cancer. A lovely man. Please note that your tribute will be handled in accordance with our. In cases like this, you can opt for a biodegradable cremation urn made of sustainable materials. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Something went wrong, please try again later. A digital portrait of the late comedian Sean Lock has been gifted to his family by the person who won it in a charity raffle. "Thats why he was so often called 'the comedians comedian'. Sean Lock joked around in his final months at the hospice and admitted to being happy until the end. He died from skin cancer on Tuesday at the age of 58, following a lengthy battle. According to this hilarious obituary question, he wanted his obituary to say something like this. [14] It attracted a cult following after its release as a VHS box-set and on DVD.[14]. Hes performed on stage as Sean Lock Live (2008), Lockipedia (2010), Purple Van Man (2013), and Keeping It Light (2017). Rishi Sunak looked like he had won the lottery, Rishi Sunak warns MPs they can't trust 'Mr 2nd Referendum' Keir Starmer on Brexit in meeting with backbench Tories, 'Brexit hard man' Steve Baker weeps as he revealsyears of political rows over Europe and Covid freedoms sparked a personal 'mental health crisis' - and backs PM's Northern Ireland deal saying it is as important as the Good Friday Agreement, Warning to parents who let their children play truant: Families could be stripped of benefits as part of post-Covid schools drive, Michael Gove says, Rishi's deal gives Brexit a second chance. [19] Lock also appeared on many popular British TV panel shows including Have I Got News for You, QI and They Think It's All Over. Reputation management expert reveals why it doesn't just happen to How did Russia lose HALF of its 45,000 elite paratroopers in just seven months? Sean Lock & The Worst Heckler Of All Time | Universal Comedy Universal Comedy 485K subscribers Subscribe 26K 2M views 2 years ago #8outof10cats #SeanLock #8outof10catsdoescountdown This. Comedian Sean Lock has passed away at age 58 after a battle with cancer. Postman Adam Schofield, from Ossett, in West Yorkshire, created the. The impact of Locks comedy on the field will be deeply felt, and his death will be remembered as a tragic loss by all who knew him. Jimmy Carr has said he "got sick" with grief after the death of Sean Lock. Following Sean's death, Bill Bailey revealed he'd been secretly battling lung cancer, after being diagnoses with the illness 'a few years' ago. ', Hilarious:Sean quickly responded: 'It depends how tall you are doesn't it?' [33] and was an active supporter of the Muswell Hill soup kitchen. I will really miss you a lot, even visiting your burial site and being close to you will be the only thing on my bucket list.. RIP Sean, and enjoy the rest, give your sides a rest!!! Meet the smart meter addicts: The dad who won't let wife spend 1p making a coffee, the teacher on a 5.50 daily gas limit and the mum so obsessed she had to hide hers in a drawer! [4][6] After Lock saw comedians like Alexei Sayle and Paul Merton performing in comedy clubs, he decided to pursue comedy. "A true original both in comedy and life. A lovely man.". Lock was voted the 55th-greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups in 2007, and he was upgraded to 19th in the updated 2010 list. Thebank that won't pass on rate rises unless you ring and ask:Just one of the ruses greedy lenders use to Meghan Markle was 'hugely disappointed' by life in the royal family and as a 'global superstar' she 'hated Twitter is DOWN: App crashes for thousands of frustrated users around the world. You can also purchase a standard upright monument for a loved one who was cremated. According to the figures TIME reviewed, the Cremation Association of North America projects that in 2015, the cremation rate was almost 49% nationwide compared to the National Funeral Directors. Unfortunately, a traditional burial has a major negative impact, due to the tune of approximately 800,000 gallons of formaldehyde in embalming fluid each year. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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", One fan wrote: "I don't know, but at this point he may have been the only one in the room who knew how close, or likely in the near future, this may have been. [37][38], Those who paid tribute included fellow 8 Out of 10 Cats performers Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Rachel Riley, and Susie Dent; and many comedians,[39][40][41] Chelsea F.C. This led him to support Rob Newman and David Baddiel on a tour that year culminating at Wembley arena, when the venue was sold out for the first time for a comedy show. [24][25][26][12][27] The Guardian stated that he was "celebrated for his carefully crafted surreal content and imaginative observational wit". Plan and hold a committal service to bury the remains. 12 Feb 2022. Lock, a popular comedian, died in his sleep last night of complications from cancer. [13], In spring 2006, he hosted his own entertainment show on Channel 4 called TV Heaven, Telly Hell. 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