Comedian Sean Lock Dies of Cancer at Age 58 - PAPER Magazine

British comedian, Sean Lock, has passed away at the age of 58. An agent for the comedian confirmed to the Guardian that Lock passed away from cancer at his home, "surrounded by his family."

Beloved for his quick wit and deadpan brand of absurdist humor, Lock was perhaps best known for his 18 season run as a team captain on the Jimmy Carr-hosted comedy panel shows, 8 Out of 10 Cats and its spinoff 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Lock was easily became fan favorite with bits like carrot in a box, challenging wanks and his ongoing bromance with fellow comedian Miles Jupp being just a few viral highlights.

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In addition to his work on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Lock has also co-hosted The Big Fat Quiz of the Year alongside James Corden, and prior to that wrote and starred in the 1990s cult hit sitcom, 15 Storeys High. "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," Lock's management team said in a statement. "Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him."

Several prominent British comedians including Jimmy Carr, Stephen Merchant, Bill Bailey, Jack Whitehall, David Mitchell, Joe Lycett, Aisling Bea and more have all tweeted out messages mourning the loss of their colleague. Even Ricky Gervais tweeted out his own message, writing, "One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation."

Such sad news. RIP the great Sean Lock. One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. A lovely man.
— Ricky Gervais (@Ricky Gervais) 1629282524

It\u2019s heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock , he was a true original, a wonderful comic. All my thoughts are with his family.
— Bill Bailey (@Bill Bailey) 1629282313

Brutal news about Sean Lock today. \nI loved him. I\u2019m watching clips of him right now - laughing & crying. I\u2019ll miss him so much.
— Jimmy Carr (@Jimmy Carr) 1629285286

I first saw Sean Lock live at a Bristol comedy club in mid 90s and remember laughing so hard my stomach actually ached. RIP to an hilarious man taken far too soon.
— Stephen Merchant (@Stephen Merchant) 1629286087

The Sean Lock news has made me very sad. Of course his stand up and panel show work was exemplary but 15 Storeys High is a truly beautiful thing. I\u2019ll really miss working with him and trying to make him laugh. A sad day for comedy.
— Joe Lycett (@Joe Lycett) 1629292150

Comedy has lost one of the greats today. Sean Lock was so much sillier & anarchic than he would often let on, his comedy could sit between silly & edgy, acerbic politics. He was often a loose canon on panel shows & you never knew what to expect, Jimmy would often be\u2026pic.twitter.com/5LZdZO83x7
— Aisling Bea (@Aisling Bea) 1629301397

So sad about Sean Lock. He was such a special comedian. One of the quickest, most naturally witty people I\u2019ve ever worked with. Worlds a less funny place without him. RIP.
— Jack Whitehall (@Jack Whitehall) 1629293574

I was very shocked and sad to hear of the death of Sean Lock. It was always a privilege and inspiration to work with him. The world should have had many years more of his hilarious creativity. RIP.
— David Mitchell (@David Mitchell) 1629308610

Check out some of Sean Locke's shining moments, below.

Photo via Getty/ Jo Hale

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