![]() The journey went smoothly and, after a lot of questions, the tiger said, 'Look, for the last time, it's not a onesie!' 'Finally, Pavel from Station Cars greeted him. Plus he was barred from the King's Head for mauling the darts team.'Īfter he ran out of money, the tiger called a cab, with Sean going on: 'It took a while to get one as the first two drivers they sent said, 'Are you mental?' Lock's version of the story, which he unveiled on 8 Out Of 10 Cats among his other takes on children's classics, involved a tiger wanting 'a pint that packs a punch like Stella or Kronenbourg', before chronicling the night out.ĭuring his tale on the show, he said: 'The tiger was thirsty and needed something to wash down the zookeeper he'd just eaten. Meanwhile, fans today called on publishers to publish the star's parody book The Tiger Who Came For A Pint.įollowing an incredible outpouring of grief from fans, many stated that a fantastic way to raise money for charity would be to release a version of his comic take on Judith Kerr's 1968 kids' book The Tiger Who Came For Tea. He previously credited a one-night stand in the 1990s with saving his life, after the woman he was with spotted a black and misshapen patch of skin on his back, which he had removed in hospital and it was diagnosed as cancer. ![]() ![]() It is not known what form of a cancer Lock had battled, but he previously made a full recovery from skin cancer which he blamed on over-exposure to the sun while working on building sites before he became a comedian. The father-of-three, who had two daughters and one son with his wife Anoushka, appeared on Have I Got News for You, QI, and They Think It's All Over - and also wrote and starred in the popular BBC sitcom 15 Storeys High. Lock earned £1m from various work on TV and stage in 2019, bringing home around a quarter of that after tax, according to the Daily Star. It comes as financial records filed under his company, Sean Lock Limited, a month ago, show he had owned cash reserves of just over £1m and total assets – including property worth £350,000 – of £2.8m.īill Bailey (pictured with Sean Lock together on 'TV To Go') has revealed his friend was diagnosed with lung cancer 'a few years ago' 'He was fearless and determined and that's what gave them strength.' He was the one that gave them the strength and courage to carry on as comedians - it's a tough business. 'A lot of comics are talking about the fact that he inspired them to become comedians. 'He's amazingly courageous and tough individual who was mentally strong throughout the whole time. I'm just grateful for the time we have had together. We spent a lot of time together and went on trips together. 'We've tried to make the most of the last few years. In an interview with ITV, Bailey said: 'He had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago and it was at the time quite a blow, particularly when it was quite advanced. While he previously battled with skin conditions, Bailey has now said that Lock was diagnosed with the disease in his lungs 'a few years ago'.ĭespite his illness, however, he continued to work, with accounts revealing he has left a fortune of nearly £3 million to his family. The tragic 8 Out of 10 Cats star's death on Wednesday aged 58 sparked a host of tributes from across the comedy and entertainment industry. Sean Lock died after a secret battle with lung cancer, friend and fellow comic Bill Bailey has revealed.
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