The father-of-three, who had two daughters and one son with his wife Anoushka, appeared on Have I Got News for You, QI, and They Think It's All Over - and also wrote and starred in the popular BBC sitcom 15 Storeys High.
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Lock earned £1m from various work on TV and stage in 2019, bringing home around a quarter of that after tax, according to the Daily Star. It comes as financial records filed under his company, Sean Lock Limited, a month ago, show he had owned cash reserves of just over £1m and total assets – including property worth £350,000 – of £2.8m.īill Bailey (pictured with Sean Lock together on 'TV To Go') has revealed his friend was diagnosed with lung cancer 'a few years ago' 'He was fearless and determined and that's what gave them strength.' He was the one that gave them the strength and courage to carry on as comedians - it's a tough business. 'A lot of comics are talking about the fact that he inspired them to become comedians. 'He's amazingly courageous and tough individual who was mentally strong throughout the whole time. I'm just grateful for the time we have had together. We spent a lot of time together and went on trips together. 'We've tried to make the most of the last few years. In an interview with ITV, Bailey said: 'He had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago and it was at the time quite a blow, particularly when it was quite advanced.
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While he previously battled with skin conditions, Bailey has now said that Lock was diagnosed with the disease in his lungs 'a few years ago'.ĭespite his illness, however, he continued to work, with accounts revealing he has left a fortune of nearly £3 million to his family. The tragic 8 Out of 10 Cats star's death on Wednesday aged 58 sparked a host of tributes from across the comedy and entertainment industry. He is survived by his wife, Anoushka Nara Giltsoff, and their three children.Sean Lock died after a secret battle with lung cancer, friend and fellow comic Bill Bailey has revealed. Lock also wrote and starred in the BBC sitcom “15 Storeys High,” co-hosted “The Big Fat Quiz of the Year.” He toured with his improv show “Lockipedia,” where he would talk extensively about random subjects the audience suggested.
Lock got a lucky break starting in 2005 with an 18-season run as a team captain on Jimmy Carr’s Channel 4 comedy panel show “8 Out of 10 Cats.” He then was cast on its spinoff, “8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.” One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation.
“ one of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children are respected at this difficult time.”įellow comic Ricky Gervais mourned the loss on Twitter, calling Lock “one of the most influential comedians of a generation.” Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. 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.
He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. “It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock,” read a statement from his agent posted to Instagram. British comic Sean Lock has died after a long battle with cancer, his agent announced on Wednesday.
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