British comedian Sean Lock has died after a private battle with cancer.
The award-winning stand-up comedian was known for his appearances on shows 8 Out of 10 Cats, QI and Have I Got News For You on Radio 4, the Telegraph UK reports.
Lock's agent confirmed the news.
Lock's fellow comedy stars have mourned the loss of their friend.
Bill Bailey wrote on Twitter: "It's heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock, he was a true original, a wonderful comic. All my thoughts are with his family."