By ANI
LONDON: Award-winning British comic Sean Lock, star of ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’, died from most cancers on Wednesday.
As per Variety, the TV star, recognized for his surreal content material was 58 years outdated when he breathed his final.
“It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock. He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family,” learn a press release from Lock’s company, Off The Kerb Productions.
Remembering his “unique voice”, the assertion continued, “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.”
The assertion concluded with requesting privateness for his household, “Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children is respected at this difficult time.”
In latest years, Lock was greatest recognized for main a workforce on Channel 4 comedy present ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’, hosted by Jimmy Carr.
He additionally appeared on exhibits together with ‘Have I Got News For You’ and the Stephen Fry-hosted ‘QI’ and co-hosted ‘The Big Fat Quiz of the Year’ alongside James Corden.
In 2000, Lock gained an award for the most effective stay comedian on the British Comedy Awards.
British comedians paid tribute to Lock, who has labored alongside comics together with David Baddiel, Bill Bailey and Lee Mack.
“It’s heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock. He was a true original, a wonderful comic. All my thoughts are with his family,” Bailey wrote on Twitter.
“Such sad news. RIP the great Sean Lock. One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. A lovely man,” Comedian Ricky Gervais tweeted.
Channel 4 additionally launched a press release, “Incredibly sad to learn of the loss of one of our great comedians, Sean Lock. A much-loved part of the C4 family he’s played a huge role on the channel for over 2 decades, and we’ll miss him. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.”
Reportedly, Lock had beforehand battled pores and skin most cancers, which he blamed on his transient former profession engaged on constructing websites, throughout which he spent a lot time within the solar.
