if (!document.links) { There was also a lot in the Future Of Sex episode that I didnt know. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont on what filming as a married couple is really like You're a panel show fixture. Jon Richardson on not yet being at co-star Sean Lock's 'level - Metro I will miss him. Countdowns dictionary corner expert Susie Dent, who also worked on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, shared an emotional tribute on Twitter. I have, without fail, watched a Sean Lock video clip every day since he died. Such sad news. I shall be spending the summer heavily editing Lucys work. Ill probably have to cancel the tour once the truth gets out about what Im like to live with. Such sad news. Lock died last August at the age of 58 after suffering from lung cancer, leaving the world of TV and comedy devastated. "A true original both in comedy and life. Meet the other kitchen, so shes operating on a level that Im not privy to at the moment. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. Sean Lock: Fellow comedians lead tributes, Sean on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown with Danny Dyer, Jason Manford shared a screengrab of the last ever text he sent to Sean, Richard Osman took to Twitter to pay his respects to Sean, Ricky Gervais has also paid tribute to the star, John Bishop - who has also battled cancer - issued a statement online, Jimmy Carr said he had been left in tears by the shock news of Sean's passing, Bill Bailey shared his heartbreak in a touching tweet, Susie Dent took to Twitter as she expressed her heartbreak at losing her friend and co-star, Sean Lock dead: 8 Out Of 10 Cats star dies from cancer at the age of 58, Celebrity deaths in 2021: Famous faces lost this year, from Prince Philip to Nikki Grahame. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. color: yellow!important; He is responsible for maybe the funniest four minutes on the internet: Carrot in a Box. Last modified on Wed 18 Aug 2021 19.01 EDT. A true comic to the end. He really was such a brilliantly clever and funny man, hugely missed x", While Twitter user Joe wrote: "Such a thoughtful message. He wrote: "Watching Sean's last [episode] of Countdown I can see how upset I was knowing he was ill and how much that affected my performance, while Sean himself continued to be effortlessly hilarious. MORE:Rachel Riley releases statement following death of Countdown co-star Sean Lock, His friends and colleagues have also shared their thoughts and memories of Sean, and we have compiled their touching words as this heartbreaking time. A unique and brilliant comic voice. Ill miss him so much.. . Once her book comes out, I dont think Ill have a leg to stand on. I wanted to tell him how great he was but I bottled it. "We kindly request that the privacy of hisfamily and childrenis respected at this difficult time.". Ill miss him so much.. Many of Seans former 8 Out Of 10 Cats co-stars led the tributes on social media. Love to his family and his many friends #RIPSean. } else { But today I dont, and I think he might have liked it that way., While Channel 4 itself also wrote via their official Twitter handle: Incredibly sad to learn of the loss of one of our greatest comedians, Sean Lock. j.async = true; The comedy favourite, who appeared on QI, The Last Leg, Have I Got News for You, and The Big Fat Quiz of the Year was best known for being a team captain on the Channel 4 panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice. RIP the great Sean Lock. I got on one last night and there werent one - so I had to do it. RIP., Aisling shared a clip of Sean on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, writing: Comedy has lost one of the greats today. My heart goes out to his family. My deepest condolences to all of Sean Locks family and friends and everyone at Off The Kerb. Start thinking is generous Im the sort of morbid bastard that has been thinking about these things day in, day out. and David tweeted: I was very shocked and sad to hear of the death of Sean Lock. Because folks got a little worried about Jon Richardson & Sean Lock Im on #CatsDoesCountdown tonight and its Seans last appearance on the show.. Dave Spikey, who was close friends with Sean Lock, paid a moving tribute to the 8 Out Of 10 Cats star following the tragic news of his death . One of the funniest men Ive ever worked with and I used to adore occasionally making him laugh on my first proper telly job, 8 Out of 10 Cats. One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. If youve a friend who youve not spoken to for a while, drop them a message and check in. tv mini series Plot summary Add synopsis Documentary Add content advisory December 3, 2012 (United Kingdom) United Kingdom Channel 4 (United Kingdom) English Hillbilly Holiday Production company KEO films See more company credits at IMDbPro Technical specs Color He knew much more about that side of medicine than I ever did.. A unique and brilliant comic voice. A Look Inside The Life Of Late Comedian Sean Lock - LIVERAMPUP But he returned to his role as a team captain in Friday nights episode, which Channel 4 announced beforehand would mark one of Locks last appearances on the show. Sean Lock: tributes from his friends and co-stars | HELLO! Always exciting to work with and always so nice. TV Burp star Harry added that he would regularly meet up with Sean after he told him he was terminally ill. He struggled with [the illness] he went through all the same emotions anyone in that position would experience, Harry told The Telegraph. RIP Sean pic.twitter.com/lePue0mRYw, Presenter Jimmy Carr tweeted: Brutal news about Sean Lock today. So that was Sean Locks last episodeI dont usually watch because eww RR & JC, but I love Sean Lock so much #CatsCountdown, We all miss him but lets take joy from remembering him Sean Lock forever , A fan said: Glad to see #CatsDoesCountdown saved an episode for a tribute to Sean Lock. Many other comics paid tribute to Sean, who was highly respected in the industry. So heartbroken for his wife and children. He went on to make a full recovery and has since worked with others to help raise awareness of the disease. The tragic comic, 58, tragically died surrounded by. Enter your password to log in. j.src = No, no! Sean Lock: Comedian and 8 Out of 10 Cats captain dies aged 58 An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice. I texted him couple of weeks ago and Im now so glad I did. Long Live Sean, will never be forgotten. Sean Lock [his 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown co-star] is someone I idolised before I became a comic. I dont feel Im at his level. Jon Richardson has issued another emotional tribute to the late, great Sean Lock after the late comic's final appearance on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown aired last night (11 February).. After Ive gone I dont believe therell be much more of me than people remember. 12 Feb 2022 Jon Richardson has paid tribute to late comedy legend Sean Lock, as his first posthumous new episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown aired on Channel 4 last night (February. Sean Lock Married, Wife, Partner, Children, Family, Net Worth Locks good friend Lee Mack also paid tribute to him in a statement: Ive know this day was coming for some time, but its no less heart-breaking. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. I always say pick awful music for your funeral, otherwise youll just ruin your cherished songs for people you love. Strictly Come Dancing winner Bill Bailey said: "It's heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock , he was a true original, a wonderful comic. // forced 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Sean was one of Britains 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 shared how upset he was throughout the instalment, knowing how ill his co-star was but still managing to raise the roof in the studio. If you have a friend who youve not spoken to for a while, drop them a message and check-in. While the text message itself read: "Hi Sean, hope you and your family are doing okay. After the return of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown for a new series earlier this month, fans thought they wouldnt see him back on-screen. Something went wrong, please try again later. Antiques Roadshow expert dies suddenly aged 71. .custom-menu-item a { I will miss him.. Because he was so bright, he read up on all the latest treatments. Jon Richardson has paid tribute to the "effortlessly hilarious" Sean Lock after one of the late comedian's last appearances on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown aired on Channel 4. } ); Jimmy Carr leads flood of tributes to Sean Lock - Yahoo! Farewell Sean, you brought a wonderful comedic talent to the world and you will be missed.". Jon Richardson pays poignant Sean Lock tribute as posthumous Countdown airs Devastating news today. window.dm.AjaxEvent = function(et, d, ssid, ad){ 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown star Jon Richardson has hailed his late co-star Sean Lock as a "true comic" six months after his death from cancer. var all_links = document.links[t]; Jimmy Carr hosts the topical comedy panel show alongside team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock. I'm just grateful for the time we have had together," he added. Stars Lee Mack,. ", The text heartbreakingly added: "Anyway, just wanted to check in and wish you and your family all the best. The tragic comic, 58, tragically died surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. But he was stoical about it. He wrote on Twitter: "I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years . Sean had three children with his wife. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Comedian Alan Davies paid tribute to hilarious Sean Lock, who has died from cancer at the age of 58. Stars Lee Mack, Jason Manford and Richard Osman led the tributes pouring in for the funnyman on social media on Wednesday. Comedian Jon Richardson has paid tribute to his great friend and "true comic" Sean Lock as the late comedian's last appearance on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown aired on Channel 4. } "Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him," the statement concluded. Jon Richardson has revealed how he idolised Sean Lock for years before he was lucky enough to work alongside him. Panellist Rosie Jones, who also featured in the episode along with Harry Hill and Nick Mohammed, said watching it air was bittersweet. I will miss him so much. "He's amazingly courageous and a tough individual who was mentally strong throughout the whole time. Sean Lock and Jon Richardson visit the American South to see how real men live. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It could be the last time.. Sean Lock (22 April 1963 - 16 August 2021) was an English comedian and actor. Bailey wrote on Twitter: Its heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock, he was a true original, a wonderful comic. "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. I asked him what it was like, and he said: Its okay actually and the sex is amazing.. Jon Richardson Was 'Upset' Knowing How Ill Sean Lock Was In Final Cats Thats why hes trending on twitter and why hes so missed. The world should have had many years more of his hilarious creativity. Thoughts with Sean's wife, kids and nearest and dearest. Susie Dent, Jon (Jon Richardson) Meet The Richardsons Series 1, Episode 2. . All my thoughts are with his family.. Jon Richardson, who was Sean Lock's rival team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, has paid a heartbreaking tribute following news of his tragic death at the age of 58. They'd often tease each other and make one another the butt of their jokes, but it was always clear there was a huge amount of love and respect between them. Eddie Izzard paid tribute to Sean Lock in a tweet, saying: So sorry to hear this. Love to his family and his many friends.. I will miss him so much. An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice. shooting at the archive oxford ms; interactive scene of 1959 walker family murders Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Lock is married to Anoushka Nara Giltsoff and the pair have two daughters born in 2004 and 2006 and a son born in 2009 together. The heartbroken comedian has paid tribute to his on-screen 'rival'. Jon Richardson, who starred against Sean as his . } Married Life: Conflict With Wife Over Busy Tour. One of the funniest men Ive ever worked with and I used to adore occasionally making him laugh on my first proper telly job, 8 Out of 10 Cats. Jon Richardson, who was a team captain alongside Lock on Channel 4s 8 Out Of 10 Cats and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, shared some kind words for the late star. Such complete brilliance in every comic direction. Comedy Central Extra. "He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. If youve a friend whove you not spoken to for a while, drop them a message and check in. Thanks for the laughs.. Lock died last August at . Sean lock was just a decent bloke, a nice guy who loved to make people laugh, not quite the clown Robin was, but a very clever comedian. He knew much more about that side of medicine than I ever did. All my thoughts are with his family. He added to the Huffington Post that he spent time with Sean at the end of his illness, saying: Even in his last few days, we were still having a laugh, still joking, still coming up with ideas. One of the funniest men Ive ever worked with and I used to adore occasionally making him laugh on my first proper telly job, 8 Out of 10 Cats. It could be the last time. 8 Out of 10 Cats: Jamie Cullum, Kirsty Young, Joe Wilkinson, Katherine I loved him. Im now driving a hybrid car but my next one will be electric and weve switched to a renewable energy provider. the world is an exceptionally less funny place without sean lock in it im so sad. For other inquiries, Contact Us. And he's continued to work. var force = ''; The Real Man's Road Trip With Sean Lock & Jon Richardson Go - YouTube Im devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. Comedian Lee Mack, a close friend of Sean Locks said: Ive known this day was coming for some time, but its no less heart-breaking. }. oldonload(); A statement released by the comic's agent read: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock. British comedians Sean Lock and Jon Richardson play 'Carrot in a Box' game. If youve a friend who youve not spoken to for a while, drop them a message and check in. Sean Lock 'Laughing And Joking In Final Few Days', Say Friends Bill Jon, who starred alongside Sean, said he noticed how upset he had been during the episode but that his fellow team captain had remained a true comic to the end. } change_link = false; died of cancer last August at the age of 58. He wrote on Twitter: Im absolutely gutted about this. RIP mate xx., Tributes poured in from across the world of comedy and entertainment. 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, Tributes Flow For Deez Nuts & Former I Killed The Prom Queen Bassist Sean Kennedy, Dead At 35, The Mask Creator Is Gunning For A Female-Driven Reboot & Hes Already Picked Its Lead Star, Stand-Up Comedian Ian Cognito Dies On Stage During Performance. I dont think so. Historian and presenter Greg Jenner wrote: "It was a lovely tribute to see him one last time, and you did him proud. A unique and brilliant comic voice. Sean was one of Britains finest comedians, his boundless creativity, lightning wit and the absurdist brilliance of his work, marked him out as a unique voice in British comedy. By signing up, you agree to Pedestrian Group's Terms of Service and consent to our Privacy Policy. Richard Osman, who worked with Sean on Channel 4s 8 out of 10 Cats, expressed his sadness online. Sean Lock's 'rival' Jon Richardson says he idolised him in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown star Jon Richardson has hailed his late co-star Sean Lock as a "true comic" six months after his death from cancer. A true comic to the end. Cats wont be the same without him, what a guy, added another. I shed a tear when he won the Conundrum. } Subscribe to Channel 4 for more: https://bit.ly/2v2I6SY Watch FULL EPISODES on All 4:. When its just me and my mates on a show sometimes, I keep expecting a teacher to come in and say, You need one of the proper comics to come in. Then I realise, oh, we are the proper comics! if(force != '' && all_links.href.search(force) != -1) { // console.log('Changed ' + all_links.href); RIP mate I texted him a couple of weeks ago and Im now so glad I did. "If youve a friend whove you not spoken to for a while, drop them a message and check in. An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice., In a second tweet, he wrote: Im devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. Im not religious. He struggled with [the illness] he went through all the same emotions anyone in that position would experience, Harry, , who starred opposite Sean on early series of Cats, wrote: Im absolutely gutted about this. How climbing helped a troubled teenager find the right path in life, Kate to wear floral headpiece instead of tiara at coronation, Woman stabbed to death in street in Brixton, Man, 20, in critical condition after assault in Beckenham, Princess Charlotte pictured smiling ahead of eighth birthday, Warning nurses could keep striking up until Christmas. Jason Manford shared a text that he sent to Sean just three weeks before he died. A Sucky Investigation, WATCH: How This Adopted Fam Spends Mothers Day, Heres How This Aussie Photographer Got Started In The Biz If You Need Some Creative Inspo, 4 Underrated Activities To Do In The United States If You Need That Extra Push To Go To Murica, 11 Ppl On What Unhinged Stuff Theyd Buy If They Were Billionaires & Huh, Some Ppl Have Empathy, Sign up with your Facebookor Linkedin account, Please select at least one of the following options to continue. Sean died of cancer last August at the age of 58, and had filmed a series of the comedy panel show prior to his death. I guess that make sense if you cant go anywhere, you need to have fun at home. Devastating news. ", Twitter user John Fitzgerald penned: "Sean was amazing to watch, tears of laughter on almost every episode, you're all a great bunch and bring us laughter all the time. Their first daughter was born in 2004, while their second arrived in 2006. } What a loss. He said it was Lock had given him comedy advice early on in his career. Sean Lock; A brilliant comedian, obviously, but just a genuinely hilarious guy too and one of the soundest guys in comedy, from when I first started to when we last had a laugh together. Jon appears on Countdown with his comedy hero Jack Dee, who . document.links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); The latest on your favourite shows and stars delivered straight to your inbox. We had great conversations. Ill miss him so much. Jon Richardson Jon worked with Sean on 8 Out of 10 Cats, and the pair had a jokey rivalry . change_link = true; It could be the last time. Tributes have been paid to comedian Sean Lock (Ian Nicholson/PA), You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. One of the funniest men Ive ever worked with and I used to adore occasionally making him laugh on my first proper telly job, 8 Out of 10 Cats. By Mike. RIP Sean.". document.links[t].removeAttribute('target'); } //Has Jon Richardson Left 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown I often think back to my days on Cats with you & how much I appreciated working with you, the buzz Id get on the rare occasion something I said would make you laugh! Jimmy Carr who worked with Sean across multiple projects revealed he had been in tears watching old clips of his friend. For example, tracking how your bank invests your money. if(all_links.href.search(/^http/) != -1 && all_links.href.search('www.pedestrian.tv') == -1 && all_links.href.search(/^#/) == -1) { I will miss him.". Ricky Gervais described Lock as one of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. dm.AjaxData.push({ et: et,d: d,ssid: ssid,ad: ad}); The 8 Out Of 10 Cats star died from cancer at home surrounded by his family. It could be the last time., I texted him couple of weeks ago and Im now so glad I did. RIP mate xx.. As Channel 4 celebrates his career, we look at the tributes from Sean Lock's friends and colleagues . What a legend. Jon Richardson praises Sean Lock after one of his last Cats Does A true comedic legend who is greatly missed.". Say something so you make the edit! Well, Seanyou were beyond funny. [CDATA[ */ We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children is respected at this difficult time., 6 Folks Shared The Fave Memory They Have With Their Mum & Ive Never Heard Anything More Adorb, Where Did The Idea Of Vampires Come From? Marvelous Mrs Maisel: will Lenny Bruces death be depicted in season 5? Watching Sean's last ep of Countdown I can see how upset I was knowing he was ill and how much that affected my performance, while Sean himself continued to be effortlessly hilarious. This account already exists. .page-id-1799240 .entry-title { var d = document, Richardson wrote on Twitter: Watching Seans last ep of Countdown I can see how upset I was knowing he was ill and how much that affected my performance, while Sean himself continued to be effortlessly hilarious. Jon Richardson has revealed how he idolised Sean Lock for years before he was lucky enough to work alongside him. But he was stoical about it. "Im devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. The Futurenauts experts convince me every week that Im wrong. Jon Richardson has penned another emotional tribute to late, great comedian Sean Lock, who featured in one of his final 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown before his death. Undisputed, undefeated, carrot in a box champion. "He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. img#wpstats{display:none} "Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. } why did jon richardson leave countdown - afrodyta.dkonto.pl Ill miss him so much., The actor and comedian shared his favourite joke of Seans, tweeting: My favourite Sean Lock joke: You know when youre on a night bus theres always a nutter on there? Tributes poured in from across the world of comedy and entertainment for the comic after it was announced he had died on Wednesday. Im devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. change_link = true; A unique and brilliant comic voice. He tweeted: Devastated to hear about Sean Lock. Jon Richardson 'was upset knowing how ill Sean Lock was' in - Metro We met in 1988 right at the start of our stand up careers. // console.log('ignore ' + all_links.href); Sean Lock died from cancer, surrounded by his loved ones, at 58 years old. There are loads. Because folks got a little worried about Jon Richardson & Sean Lock having a falling out--a clip of Jon cracking Sean up :) . Its an optimistic confrontation of all the problems we face as a planet and practical solutions for how to make it better. Susie Dent, who worked with Lock on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, has said she doesnt have the words to describe the comedian after his death. The highest compliment that you can pay Sean Lock is that he made it all look so effortless, that the wit he had was clearly so natural that if he wasn't up on stage telling jokes he would been saying the exact same things to his mates at work or his friends at the pub. An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice. Jon Richardson & Sean Lock: Host Opens Up About Filming With Late Star . A lot of big banks will go where the profit is and that can mean arms development or coal-fired power stations without you knowing about it. So heartbroken for his wife and children. Shes well versed in talking about death and so kept it funny. } display: none !important; 8 Out of 10 Cats comedian Sean Lock has died aged 58 | GoodTo Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson compete in this week's countdown. Theatre staff are one of the great unsung groups we havent really addressed in the performing arts industry. Sean Lock: 8 Out of 10 Cats comedian has died from cancer at the - ITVX A lovely man. Not much is known about Sean's children . He tweeted: "I idolised Sean as a comic. ", Sandra Singh commented: "Still can't believe he's gone [Broken heart emoji].