SEAN Lock made a series of heartbreaking jokes about his own death on 8 Out of 10 Cats.
It was revealed today that the popular comedian has died aged 58 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
In the wake of the shocking news, the clip – which sees him chatting with host Jimmy Carr – has gone viral.
The host, 48, asked him: “What do you want your obituary to say?”
He replied: “I don’t care. I’ll be dead.”
Sean added: “Ideally I’d like it to say… Nooooo, why? Noooo, argh!” before turning to Carr and saying: “You can’t write tears, Jimmy.”
One fan wrote: “I don’t know, but at this point he may have been the only one in the room who knew how close, or likely in the near future, this may have been. Very sad. It also, he was hilarious.”
Sean’s agent confirmed today the dad-of-three had passed away from cancer. A statement from Off The Kerb Productions 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. 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.
“Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children. Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him.”
The star was previously diagnosed with skin cancer in 1990 while he worked as a labourer on a building site but it is not clear if the disease returned.
He went on to make a full recovery and has since worked with others to help raise awareness of the disease.
The world of comedy was united in tribute today with Ricky Gervais writing: “Such sad news. RIP the great Sean Lock. One of the funniest, most influential comedians of a generation. A lovely man.”
Comedian Lee Mack, who was a close friend, paid tribute saying: “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.”
Read our Sean Lock blog for the latest tributes
His 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown co-star Jon Richardson said: “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.”
And the show’s host, Jimmy Carr said: “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.”
Lock was born in Woking, Surrey, and left school in the 1980s before taking jobs as a builder.
He blamed over-exposure in the sun on his skin cancer, which he was tested for after a woman noticed “something weird” on his back.
The star had the mark removed and went on to make a full recovery and enjoy a long stint in comedy.
