On the 18th of August, comedian Sean Lock sadly died from cancer at the age of 58.
Lock was a regular panelist on Channel 4 TV show 8 Out of 10 Cats, his unique brand of dry and witty humour made him a truly special comedian. Here are some tweets of Sean's best TV appearances and moments, and tributes from friends, fellow comedians, and fans...
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Sean Lock’s ‘The Tiger who Came for a Pint’ children’s book will always make me laugh.
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Sean Lock gently roasting Jedward has lived rent free in my mind for a decade. If you haven't seen it before, you're in for a treat. What a legend.
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Saddened to hear about the passing of Sean Locke, he was a comedic genius. Here’s one of my favourite moments from him. RIP.
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I met Paul McCartney because of Sean Locke, just after meeting Sean himself. He shouted “Oi Paul!” Across Soho Sq, Paul waved back, came over and chatted for half an hour. When he left I said “How do you know him?” Sean said “I don’t, but he knows he’s Paul McCartney doesn’t he”
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I wish I had the words to describe the exceptional man that was Sean Lock. But today I don’t, and I think he might have liked it that way.
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I suspect Sean Locke would think it was hilarious that he made Terrible trend when he died.
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I’m devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. Undisputed, undefeated, carrot in a box champion. I will miss him.
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as a British comedy fan and a cats does countdown fan, Sean Locke never failed to make me laugh. This clip was always one of my favourites.Thank you for bringing joy into so many lives including mine. You will be missed deeply 🤍
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Petition to make this picture of Sean Lock the replacement for the Leonardo Di Caprio in Django Unchained picture for when you have absolutely got someone.
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Brutal news about Sean Lock today. I loved him. I’m watching clips of him right now - laughing & crying. I’ll miss him so much.
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“If you wanna get a tapeworm, eat some pork!” 🤍🤍🤍🤍 #seanlock
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Just saw the news of Sean Locke passing. Gutted, one of my favorite comics. His satirical bite on 8 out of 10 cats was incredible.
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Perhaps my favourite ‘Cats Does Countdown’ moment, Miles Jupp spoon feeding Sean Lock a whole pot of whelks.
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Such sad news. RIP the great Sean Lock. One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. A lovely man. 💔
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Very sad day RIP Sean Locke
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I think Sean Lock’s first ever Twitter post (and he only ever posted one other tweet) sums him up beautifully.
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Watching Sean Lock’s response to children acting out a nativity scene will undoubtedly make you cry with laughter: RIP Sean Lock #SeanLock
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Just found this in my phone. Laughed out loud despite seeing it so many times. R.I.P you genius #SeanLock
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My favourite Sean Lock joke: “You know when you’re on a night bus there’s always a nutter on there? I got on one last night and there weren’t one - so I had to do it.” RIP.
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Sean Lock on Thatcher remains undefeated. RIP
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“Piers Morgan. It’s in my will that when I die my ashes will be thrown in his eyes.” - Sean Lock
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Sean Lock’s official obituary. RIP legend ❤️
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The Times obituary of Sean Lock https://t.co/E32sWUcr1S