Jimmy Carr leads tributes to comedian Sean Lock

"I'm watching clips of him right now - laughing & crying."

Jimmy Carr, John Bishop, and Lee Mack are among the countless comedians and friends paying tribute to Sean Lock. Lock died this week following a battle with cancer. His agent confirmed the news today saying that the 58-year-old was surrounded by family at the time. Taking to Twitter, friend and 8 Out Of 10 Cats co-star Jimmy Carr said that he was watching clips of Lock in the wake of the news. He 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." https://twitter.com/jimmycarr/status/1427952104019271681?s=20 Comedian and presenter David Baddiel called Lock "one of the funniest men I ever knew. He said: "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." Fellow 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captain 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." https://twitter.com/RonJichardson/status/1427935685609132036?s=20   Friend and fellow comedian Lee Mack called Lock's passing "heartbreaking." He said: "A true original both in comedy and life. I will miss him so much." John Bishop said: "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." Lock's passing was confirmed by his agent today, who 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.