Bill Bailey says Sean Lock would be 'chuffed' with fundraiser Strictly star Bill Bailey has paid a devastating tribute to the late comedian Sean Lock. The actor died of cancer on August 18, 2021, aged 58, and it has been three years since his tragic passing. Taking to X, formally known as Twitter, Bill posted a heart-warming photo of the pair and penned: "It’s three years since we lost Sean.
He’s never far from my thoughts . Miss you old pal." The photo shows Bill and Sean in a sunny location in an open field of wheat.
The pair were very close friends, with Sean keeping in touch with Bailey after his lung cancer diagnosis in the final months of his life. Many of Bill's 3.3 million followers replied in the comments with warm messages remembering Sean.
One person wrote: "It cannot be. Surely that was only last year. Surely.
" A second person also commented: "Clearly a dear friend Bill. His comedy was unique and I rarely belly laugh at comedy these days but he made me for sure. READ MORE: Jonnie Irwin's wife Jessica 'heartbroken' as dad dies just months after husband [LATEST] It’s three years since we lost Sean.
He’s never far from my thoughts . Miss you old pal pic.twitter.
com/nVrDTuLyhe — Bill Bailey (@BillBailey) August 16, 2024 A third fan typed: "He's the best stand up I ever saw. His surreal, ridiculous material would bring tears of laughter, whilst you somehow managed to relate to everything he said." Bill also has a photo of the pair as his official profile phot.