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Sean Lock's 8 Out Of 10 Cats Co-Stars Jon Richardson And Jason Manford Lead Tributes To Late Comic

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Tributes have poured in from across the world of comedy and entertainment for Sean Lock, following the news he has died at the age of 58.

The comedian and 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captain died from cancer, his agents announced on Wednesday.

After the news broke, many of Sean’s former 8 Out Of 10 Cats co-stars led the tributes on social media.

Sean Lock has died at the age of 58


Jon Richardson, who also appeared alongside Sean on spin-off 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, tweeted: “I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years working alongside him didn’t diminish that in the least. An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice.

“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.”


I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years working alongside him didn’t diminish that in the least. An incredible comic brain and a truly unique voice. pic.twitter.com/4ZH8HRQrIU

— Jon Richardson (@RonJichardson) August 18, 2021

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.

— Jon Richardson (@RonJichardson) August 18, 2021

Jason Manford, who starred opposite Sean on early series of Cats, wrote: “I’m absolutely gutted about this. So heartbroken for his wife and children. One of the funniest men I’ve ever worked with and I used to adore occasionally making him laugh on my first proper telly job, 8 Out of 10 Cats. RIP mate xx.”

He added: “I texted him couple of weeks ago and I’m now so glad I did.

“If you’ve a friend who you’ve not spoken to for a while, drop them a message and check in. It could be the last time.”


I’m absolutely gutted about this. So heartbroken for his wife and children. One of the funniest men I’ve ever worked with and I used to adore occasionally making him laugh on my first proper telly job, 8 Out of 10 Cats. RIP mate xx https://t.co/bQu2gl3CFX

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) August 18, 2021

Presenter Jimmy Carr tweeted: “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.”


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.

— Jimmy Carr (@jimmycarr) August 18, 2021

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown’s Dictionary Corner expert Susie Dent tweeted: “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.”


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.

— Susie Dent ? (@susie_dent) August 18, 2021

Sean’s close friend and fellow comedian Lee Mack also said in a statement: “I’ve known this day was coming for some time, but it’s no less heart-breaking. A true original both in comedy and life. I will miss him so much”.

Ricky Gervais, Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Katy Brand and Omid Djalili were among many other famous names who paid their own tributes to Sean online.


So sorry to hear this. Farewell Sean, you brought a wonderful comedic talent to the world and you will be missed -
Sean Lock: Comedian and 8 Out Of 10 Cats panellist dies from cancer aged 58https://t.co/up38yGeYKqpic.twitter.com/7IF7S5W6H9

— Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) August 18, 2021

I am shocked and saddened at the news of the loss of Sean Lock. He was a brilliant comedian but more importantly he was a great person on so many levels . He will be missed hugely.

— John Bishop (@JohnBishop100) August 18, 2021

Such sad news. RIP the great Sean Lock. One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. A lovely man. ?

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) August 18, 2021

This is desperately sad news. Such a brilliantly funny man. https://t.co/SINgJqvkFI

— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) August 18, 2021

Sean Lock was a brilliant comedian and I always learned something watching him work. Thoughts with his friends and family. Very shocking and sad. RIP.

— Katy Brand (@KatyFBrand) August 18, 2021

Over 15 years producing '8 Out Of 10 Cats' Sean Lock made me laugh so much and so often. A unique and brilliant comic voice. Love to his family and his many friends #RIPSean

— Richard Osman (@richardosman) August 18, 2021

Heart broken to hear about the passing of Sean Lock. Wonderful human being and easily one of the funniest on and off the stage. Love that he shunned social media and remained aloof from petty squabbles. Devastating loss. pic.twitter.com/sU3A8D57dC

— Omid Djalili (@omid9) August 18, 2021

Sad news about Sean Lock. Funny on stage, hilarious off. We met in 1988 right at the start of our stand up careers. I hadn’t seen him in recent years as he quietly wrestled with illness but I feel very sad today for Anoushka and their children. RIP Locky.

— Alan Davies (@alandavies1) August 18, 2021

It’s heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock , he was a true original, a wonderful comic. All my thoughts are with his family.

— Bill Bailey (@BillBailey) August 18, 2021

So sad to hear about Sean Lock. He was one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. 15 Stories High was was absolute genius. I’ll miss him so much.

— Diane Morgan (@missdianemorgan) August 18, 2021

Absolutely gutted. pic.twitter.com/H8gNbPFfvS

— Chris Ramsey (@IAmChrisRamsey) August 18, 2021

Such sad news about Sean Lock. Such a brilliant comedian.

— Suzi Ruffell (@suziruffell) August 18, 2021

Horrible shock to read of the death of Sean Lock from cancer. What a brilliant, original, hilarious, perceptive and biting comedian. Such a terrible loss so young #RIPSeanLock

— Krishnan Guru-Murthy (@krishgm) August 18, 2021

He was SO good. Uncompromising. Brilliant. Very sad he’s gone. pic.twitter.com/ChVAwd1OXH

— Jonathan Ross (@wossy) August 18, 2021

Awful news. Such a funny man. #RIPSeanhttps://t.co/8GM87iowOD

— Gary Lineker ? (@GaryLineker) August 18, 2021

So sad about Sean Lock. He was such a special comedian. One of the quickest, most naturally witty people I’ve ever worked with. Worlds a less funny place without him. RIP.

— Jack Whitehall (@jackwhitehall) August 18, 2021

Devastated to hear about Sean Lock. He toured with Newman and Baddiel on our last show together. One of the funniest men I ever knew.

— David Baddiel (@Baddiel) August 18, 2021

I will leave it to others who knew Sean Lock better to pay more eloquent tribute. But the scale of the grief today will illustrate how revered he was within comedy.

— Paul Sinha (@paulsinha) August 18, 2021

The Sean Lock news has made me very sad. Of course his stand up and panel show work was exemplary but 15 Storeys High is a truly beautiful thing. I’ll really miss working with him and trying to make him laugh. A sad day for comedy.

— Joe Lycett (@joelycett) August 18, 2021

Devastated to hear the news about #seanlock - a visionary, very funny comedian. Droll, surreal, dry, hilariously-grumpy and brilliant. What a comic. All we can do is send love to his family. Can’t imagine the pain they’re in.

— Russell Kane (@russell_kane) August 18, 2021

The genius of Sean Lock. https://t.co/2k2rMPFO5z

— David Walliams HQ (@davidwalliams) August 18, 2021

RIP Sean Lock. Such an exceptional talent. Saw him a number of times and he was one of the very best.

— David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) August 18, 2021

Such sad sad news about Sean Lock this morning. The man was a genius. He captivated audiences both on stage and screen all whilst making it look effortless. Thank you for the boundless laughter and the legacy of work you leave behind Sean. RIP.

— Justine Stafford (@JustineStafford) August 18, 2021

RIP Sean Lock - such a good comedian and such a lovely man xx

— Lost Voice Guy - On tour in 2022. Link in bio (@LostVoiceGuy) August 18, 2021

So dreadfully sad. Sean Lock was one of the best. A rare comedian who could make you laugh like a drain if you’d never seen comedy before or had watched it every day of your life. God damn it. https://t.co/DtfNVejB7l

— Phil Wang (@PhilNWang) August 18, 2021

'If I could have my ashes spread anywhere I wanted, I'd have them spread in Piers Morgan's eyes.'
RIP Sean Lock. pic.twitter.com/tkAswfn6OQ

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 18, 2021

Channel 4 also said it was “incredibly sad” to learn of Sean’s death.

“A much loved part of the C4 family he’s played a huge role on the channel for over 2 decades, and we’ll miss him,” the broadcaster said in a statement posted on Twitter. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends.”


Incredibly sad to learn of the loss of one of our greatest comedians, Sean Lock. A much loved part of the C4 family he’s played a huge role on the channel for over 2 decades, and we’ll miss him. Our thoughts are with his family and friends pic.twitter.com/HrT6mjZLjT

— Channel 4 (@Channel4) August 18, 2021

Sean’s death was announced in a statement from his agents Off The Kerb Productions, who said he died at home surrounded by his family.

“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,” his agents said.

“Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children is respected at this difficult time.”

Sean, who made his one of his earliest TV appearances in the 1993 series Newman and Baddiel In Pieces, served as a team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats for the first 18 series between 2005 and 2015.

He was replaced by Rob Beckett at the beginning of series 19, but continued to appear opposite Jon Richardson and Jimmy Carr on the Countdown spin-off, with his most recent appearance airing in January.

Sean is survived by his wife Anoushka Nara Giltsoff, their two daughters and their son.

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