Comedian and 8 Out Of 10 Cats star, Sean Lock, has passed away at the age of 58 after losing his battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife and three children.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Sean Lock said:

"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.