Sean Lock dies aged 58, tributes from Bill Bailey & Dave Spikey (UK) - BBC News - 19th August 2021 

RIP the legendary Sean lock he as an absaloutelty brilliant guy and comedian he warmed many hearts may he be deeply missed by millions

I'm going to be disappointed if it doesn't start out as, "Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo."

Thank you Sir

@@mistorWhiskers '...WWWWWHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYY? NOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooo! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!'

Shush

Just once, though. The other times, I imagine he considered it a race, lol.

I am awaiting the posthumous embezzlement charges from the RNLI tbh... (Not a serious accusation, just a similar reference to some quip from countdown)

@@RJ-wx3fh obviously

Err that's just highway code and manners. I have no idea who he is or was

@@rayskitten78 he was a gentleman who seldom showed his sensitive side. Rip Benny harvey, miss you big man.

“It’s from a canal”

I don't normally do this, but since its just so wattery - cheers!

@@carlingnugent hahahahahaha

or his bin juice and the mad stuff his brought on as mascots... hard to imagine not being able to see such unique sense of humour ever again.

"it's so watery I say cheers" 😂

My thoughts exactly Mike, couldn’t have said it any better 👍 truly gutted and saddened

Well said Mike

I felt the same. I never met Sean but he made me laugh and always seemed a genuine person. It honestly made me genuinely sad, in a way I didn't expect, to hear that he had passed away. Thanks for all the laughs, Sean. You will be missed.

His humour reached right across the globe to New Zealand here. Extremely saddened by the news of Sean's passing. Rest in peace Sean.

My thoughts exactly

Wow! What a testament to his kindness. Hope you are well.

I saw his last video was an appeal for a local food charity. Clearly had a heart and love for the people. Increasingly rare these days. Plus his love letters skit should is a study in comic genius.

This is so fucking wholesome. Hope all is well on your end these days too!

Wow that is a beautiful truth to hear about someone we all felt we knew, but didn't. Thank you for sharing.

That’s such a sweet story ❤️ And hope all is good for you now

Agree. It wouldnt be the same for me.

I could cry i really could comedians like Sean can get u through some dark chapters of life and now hes gone cats does countdown is never going to be the same

I won't watch it now unless it's a re-run with him.

He had to leave the show however many years ago. Or I think in 2019.

He left it several years ago.

@La Verdad it was the bit when Jimmy Carr asked him what would he want to be written on his eulogy..

@La Verdad Madame pedantic strikes.

I don't get the "piece" joke. What is that in reference to?

@@Daye04 8 out of 10 cats does countdown. It’s a joke from the tv show on British television.

@@pallbull I understand. Which episode? Do you remember?

Did you do warm up for Sean on one of his tours, Ben?

Have to agree with that. Better than I could ever put. I didn't know Sean, he didn't know me. Our paths would never cross, unless, cos I know he went into proper boozers and I saw him there. I've seen semi/famous people all over London. I'm working class Plastic Paddy, with a few quid. I'd never approach him outdoors. In a pub, I'd stand him a good few pints. I loved his mind, his approach, his comedy. It came up on my Twitter feed, as breaking news. Honest to God, it was like a fuckin gut punch. The wind out of me sails. Couldn't take it in. For the rest of the day I was searching me mind and going "Yeah, I remember when he shaved his hair, had the goatee. Some episodes he had a hoarse/croake voice." He kept it 'underwraps', so to speak. And, to me, in this day and age, that's a sign of somebody which I admire. To me, I grew up in the early 90's looking back - at things like music, fashion, comedy, architecture, general TV and revering it. "This is the fabric of our nation." He, not only he, but particulary him, made me think... he is a stardust. One of a kind. Nothing really can touch him on the circuit, what he's doing now. And I think he had a lot MORE, but, the 15 Stories thing didn't work out, and I think people will look back now and go "Fuckin 'ell. SO ahead of it's time." I'm gutted. It's mad. Don't know the bloke. Don't know anybody who knows him/met him. He's a bloke off the TV. That's it. The comedy ripped through me. When I saw him in non-comedic situations, I was pulled in. Loved him. Always will.

@@leonjames5685 Great comment. Heartfelt. Couldn't agree more. He made life better. What better obituary is there than that.

🇧🇻 Not to forget, sidenote to the "Hot rectum of the year"-award... "... and when 'he' bent over, the sprinklers went off!" 🤣 I cracked a rib then, laughing, simply could not stop! Probably the utterly most brilliant and most stupidiest things I have ever, ever heard. 🤣🤣🤣 R.I.P True Legend ❤

Two of the all-time great lines

"He was the type of guy "you just knew" he was a really nice guy". He would have had a field day with that little gem of logic.

@@ianrodd9232 that’s what you type after a 12 hour shift.

@@ianrodd9232 Explain

You know a person is well loved and respected when reading all the comments on all these youtube clips and it is the overwhelming sentiment of your statement.

Loved Sean, absolutely hilarious. Felt the same way when Rik Mayall died. Disbelief

I think he was the greatest. His range and scoop had no bounderies. He used always the right amount of words for the maximum effect. His calm voice talking to you as an 'expert' pulling you into any crazy story. Favourites of mine were 'spine in the sack', his koala expression and the dolphins in QI. Thank you Sean, thank you so much for all you gave! I think i can speak on behalf of all admirers in Holland

I'm an American and had the same experience. I will never forget Carrot in a Box.

@@flourchylde I cannot recommend his DVD specials enough. Lots of clips on RU-vid 👍

Same here. Living in Ontario the past year has not been the greatest. But finding his standup and the countdown vids has made the past yr much more enjoyable. When your gut hurts from laughing so hard watching him you know that he did his job well. It truly shocked me when only after watching a couple vids the other morning and seeing Michael McIntyre's post on Facebook group about his passing. He will truly be missed. RIP Sean. Thank you for your humor, your laughter, your amazing talent.

Same here. What a brilliant and quirky comedic mind! His passing leaves a big hole in British entertainment.

Living in India, similar discover, he was so much fun to be around may his legacy joy and laughter carried on... Thank you for making me laugh in the worst of times... RIP Sean.

Same here mate, it's such a bloody shame

Same

So true

Same. I felt devastated. It's weird. I almost cried when I found out on the train.

@@charmainevillamin4658 same, and i dont normally get sad when a celeb passes. But sean brightened up many of my days when i was tired from work or upset or down etc. He was a legend and will be sorely missed

aaaand I'm crying again

Oh my god, ha ha! That's brilliant.

Like Jon Richardson said “if there’s no carrot in the box YOUR A GENIUS “ and Sean was

The world needs more Carrot in a Box, one of the best skits ever. R.I.P Sean, you will be missed

I thought they handled this pretty well

Massive fan, I always thought he did best on TV around other comedians than stand up though. But not every comedian can be exceptional at it all

@@michaelcolbourn6719 carrot in a box is pure genius the funniest thing I’ve ever seen watched again last with tears

He wasn't underrated sell out tours says it all loads of TV work says it all I think your the only one who thinks that way

@@TheWelwyn21 Sean is my favourite comedian and I absolutely love the guy but I think it’s fair to say stand up wasn’t what made him the best comedian, it’s his appearances on panel shows which makes him stand out as one of the best comedians ever

@@TheWelwyn21 you have totally got the wrong idea iv seen Sean 3 times in small venues I was making a point that he didn’t have the fan base for big arena tours like say Peter Kay but is still one of the funniest guys on tv you tit

Same, oddly. I’ve felt so sad.

Same it’s not often celebrity deaths make me sad but damn this one has hit me hard RIP Sean

It’s not all bad, Heaven gained another comedian.

@@dcclxxvii5703 Fuck that. We're in need of comedians on earth right now!

@@Daye04 It's easy to put an e on the end without thinking, and being emotional wont help them think straight, so maybe you could cut the dude some slack there Daye O. as I'm cutting you some as you were obviously as pissed off about Seans death as l am.. Like a good many have said l don't usually get too emotional over a celeberitys death, but for some reason that feels like losing an old and valued friend l do this time, I'm surprised at how sad l still feel, usually it's " oh that's sad then 2 days later forgotten. But not with Sean. His presence will be surely missed for a good while.

@@biggusdickkus2956 that is fair. It does seem like a pointless dig at me to intentionally spell my username wrong. But I'll be the better person. I'm sorry, I'll delete my message about spelling the name wrong

I could just give up at this point

Used to love every time he came on QI as well.

You could preserve his memory by just going on a killing spree. It's what he would have wanted.

That was brilliantly funny. He was the kind of comedian that was brave enough to do that and know he'd get away with it.

Challenging wank, he will be missed greatly, someone you'd never thought would die

A lot of things in the last year or two make sense now. Sean missing some of the episodes due to illness, hoarse voice, trimmed hair. Didn't realise what he was enduring all this time, while still making us laugh.

Yes Sean was the Cat on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown he was awesome and cool and funny

"challenging wank"