Sean Lock is dead!

[Mydogisagentleman]

Just heard it on the radio. It knocked me for six.
He was only 59. One of the funniest men on telly and radio.
RIP Sean

Such a funny guy always made me laugh! Loved his sketch on The Tiger who come for a pint. Absolutely hilarious. Rip Sean

That's such sad news.
His poor family.

This is such sad news. I loved his humour.

Thinking of his friends and family, he was utterly hilarious and so quick witted.

It’s very sad and very unexpected He was a great comedian and will be very much missed

Just seen this, was a huge shock. I had no idea he was ill.

So sad to hear this, I didn’t know he was ill. I think I’ll give 15 Storeys High a re-watch today, one of my all time favourite sitcoms.

@KonTikki

BBC website is reporting death as skin cancer, aged 58 Very sad.

He had skin cancer around 30 years ago when he was a builder and it was sorted - the BBC report doesn't say it killed him - just that he made a full recovery.

It may well have returned, but I haven't seen any indication yet of what cancer he died of.

He did have skin cancer several decades back, but I wonder if it was throat cancer this time, because when he was on 8 out of 10 Cats a year or so ago, his voice was very croaky and strained.

His voice was affected quite strangely at one point. I loved his humour, 8 out of ten cats won’t be as good without him.

So sad. Saw him at a university party back in the early 90s and he was brilliantly funny.

Nooo. I love his stuff, watch his standup and loved him on 8 out of 10 cats, it's pretty much my go-to when I want something to make me laugh. RIP

Bloody hell, that’s sad

@TangledUp789

So sad to hear this, I didn’t know he was ill. I think I’ll give 15 Storeys High a re-watch today, one of my all time favourite sitcoms.

I think I will too

It's heartwarming to read the tributes from other comedians. I hope they are of some comfort to his family.

A sad loss to the world of comedy.

Very sad news. We saw him live a few years ago and he was the funniest comedian I’ve ever seen- just hilarious and so self-deprecating. The last time I saw him on TV, he didn’t look too well. Rest in peace Sean, thank you for the laughs.

Why is everyone trying to guess what kind of cancer he died from?

RIP Sean

Oh no, thats very sad news.

RIP

This is genuinely sad news. My thoughts go to his family and friends.

Genuinely wish I hadn't checked Mumsnet at the park now, what a pisser.
Did he get to National Treasure status?

So sad. Absolutely loved him, so funny.

Thoughts with his family

@Thesandmanishere

Why is everyone trying to guess what kind of cancer he died from?

RIP Sean

Guess? He died from cancer that’s all we need to know. However, he was interviewed by a newspaper almost exactly one year ago warning people about skin cancer. He obviously wanted to spread awareness of this terrible illness. I don’t see anything wrong with sharing his relatively recent article. If one person reads it and it prevents them from suffering that’s a good thing.

I cant believe it i thought he was a brilliant comic and seemed like a genuinely lovely man.R.i.p.