He knew much more about that side of medicine than I ever did.. Let us know your favourite Sean Lock moments in the comments below. when it didn't," he remembers. The genial comedian knows his story's backdrop well, having attended boarding school from the age of nine to 18, before moving to Edinburgh to study. He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. Carr worked with Lock on 8 Out of 10 Cats since 2005 until early 2021, with Lock serving as one of the shows regular team captains while Carr acted as the shows host. // console.log('ignore ' + all_links.href); Miles appeared eight times on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown between 2014 and 2021 where Sean also hosted. "I don't think your nerves ever disappear, but how you handle them changes.". Very sad news.". s.type = 'text/javascript'; By Joe Anderton. Very sad news. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends. (function() { Jimmy Carr & Jon Richardson Are Leading Tributes To Sean Lock & Im Not Crying, Youre Crying, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Comedian Sean Lock Has Died From Cancer At 58 Years Old, Jimmy Barnes Tribute To His Late Dog Oliver Proves Hes The Best Dog Dad In Australia, Stand-Up Comedian Ian Cognito Dies On Stage During Performance, Kim Kardashian Gets Naked Again, This Time For Richardson Magazine. His stand-up routines skewed towards surrealism (his Madonna sketch) and being observational towards British culture. Miles also had a role in the BBC Scotland comedy program Live Floor Show, where he played an eccentric, foul-mouthed comedian. "He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. Miles is an English actor, singer, and comedian. ", Such sad news. He joked: What the f**k are you talking about?. A unique and brilliant comic voice. "There's something about writing a novel which is oddly anxiety-inducing," he confides. 466466 59 comments 15 shares Share 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown airs tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm. }. "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. Mark Lamarr breaks down in tears over Sean Lock's death - YouTube 0:00 / 10:00 Mark Lamarr breaks down in tears over Sean Lock's death Martin Holt 347 subscribers Subscribe 7.1K. Channel 4 paid tribute to "one of our greatest comedians": "Incredibly sad to learn of the loss of one of our greatest comedians, Sean Lock. pic.twitter.com/P4zCW6nUPe, 'If I could have my ashes spread anywhere I wanted, I'd have them spread in Piers Morgan's eyes. Technology means that readers can shape a discussion. function external_links_in_new_windows_load(func) Carr worked with Lock on 8 Out of 10 Cats since 2005 until. The "8 Out. It could be the last time. He was one of the funniest people Ive ever met. Editors' Code of Practice. Sean Lock, the British comedian known for his regular appearances on panel shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats, has died from cancer at 58. Im watching clips of him right now - laughing & crying. } ()); A true original both in comedy and life. A true original both in comedy and life. Susie Dent: Countdown star reveals new spelling app project, Rachel Riley details 'bad aspects' about working on Countdown, Susie Dent: Countdown star addresses major diet change, Countdown star Susie Dent clashes with Miles Jupp live on-air, Susie Dent informed Miles Jupp that Minotaur was in the dictionary, Susie Dent: Countdown star's heartfelt admission after co-star's death, Miles Jupp quizzed the wordsmith on what she was talking about, Susie Dent fortunately saw the funny side to Miles Jupp's quip, Adele continues to show off impressive weight loss at Oscars bash, Gladiators' star Jet gives update on co-star Cobra after health battle, Lucy Verasamy admits mix-up to rival BBC presenter, Susie Dent: Countdown star speaks on former co-star Carol Vorderman, Susie Dent: Countdown star on Rachel Riley's 'surprise' baby reveal, Susie Dent: Do you get bored? Star responds to Richard Osman, Susie Dent proposed to by Countdown audience member during filming, Susie Dent: Rachel Riley's co-star talks her future on Countdown, Rachel Riley: Susie Dent is a massive racist Countdown star jokes. I loved him. .podcast-banner.show_mobile { pic.twitter.com/A6xibiVXER, Sean Lock on Thatcher remains undefeated. A lovely man. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. if(typeof window.DotMetricsObj != 'undefined') {DotMetricsObj.onAjaxDataUpdate();} // console.log('Changed ' + all_links.href); His agency, Off the Kerb Productions, confirmed the news . One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. HP10 9TY. Countdown star Susie Dent, 55, has been a resident lexicographer on the Channel 4 programme for the past 27 years. //