Sean Lock’s co-star reveals final text he sent him

British comedian Jason Manford has revealed the heartbreaking text he sent to Sean Lock just days before his tragic death.

British comedian Jason Manford has revealed the heartbreaking text he sent to comedian Sean Lock just days before his tragic death from cancer.

It was revealed yesterday that Lock, a much-loved comedian and star of TV show 8 Out Of 10 Cats, had died aged 58 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Manford, who was a team captain on the TV show with Lock, shared his final message to the comic on Twitter.

Jason Manford and Sean Lock on 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

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It read: “Hi Sean, hope you and your family are doing okay. Did Countdown last week and missed having you there. I often think back to my days on Cats with you & how much I appreciated working with you, the buzz I’d get on the rare occasion something I said would make you laugh! Anyway, just wanted to check in and wish you and your family all the best. Love of love and hopefully see you soon. Jason.”

Alongside the photo of the message Manford tweeted: “I texted him a couple of weeks ago and I’m now so glad I did. If you’ve got a friend who you’ve not spoken to for a while, drop them a message and check in. It could be the last time, RIP Sean.”

Sean Lock. Picture: Eamonn McCormack/Getty Images

Jason’s final text to Sean Lock.

Lock’s agent confirmed that 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.

He went on to make a full recovery and later worked with others to help raise awareness of the disease.

British comedian Sean Lock on 8 Out Of 10 Cats with Jimmy Car and Jon Richardson.

Tributes flowed after Lock’s death was announced, 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, said: “I’ve known this day was coming for some time, but it’s no less heartbreaking. A true original both in comedy and life. I will miss him so much.”

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 10 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 and crying. I’ll miss him so much.”

Lock was married to Anoushka Nara Giltsoff and the pair have two daughters and a son.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission