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8 Out of 10 Cats panellist dies from cancer

Popular 8 out of 10 Cats panellist & much-loved comedian Sean Lock has died from cancer at the age of 58. He passed away surrounded by family

Popular 8 out of 10 Cats panellist and much-loved comedian Sean Lock has died at the age of 58. Lock, who has performed a number of times in Harrogate over the years, sadly passed away due to cancer. His agent off the Kerb Productions has said:

"It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock. He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family."
Amongst many tributes on social media, Ricky Gervais tweeted:
"Such sad news. RIP the great Sean Lock. One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. A lovely man."
Sean Lock leaves behind his wife and 3 children. Read all the local news from Your Harrogate here.  

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