His stage tours included Sean Lock Live 2008 , Lockipedia 2010 , Purple Van Man 2013 and Keeping It Light 2017.
He liked the atmosphere of Wetherspoons.
Heartbroken fans called on publishers to make the book available to purchase in Sean's memory, with many saying proceeds should go to a cancer charity.
Lock stated that comedy is not always easy, saying: "The real secret.
His GP referred him immediately to a dermatologist who confirmed the suspect skin was in fact a malignant melanoma.
Weight loss is common among people with cancer.