‘Dirty Sanchez’ star Mike Locke passes away at age 47

Mike Locke has passed away. He was a Welsh stuntman, skateboarder, and television personality best known for co-starring in MTV UK's Gonzo stunt show, ‘Dirty Sanchez.' Best known by his nickname, Pancho, Locke was a beloved member of the community.Mike Locke passes awayMike Locke’s death news was confirmed through San Portablo's (his brand's) Instagram on Friday morning, November 6, which talked about the artist and the impact he left on the people around him. The post wrote about him, calling Locke "an absolute Welsh treasure" and "all-round goodfellow" who "lit up the world with his charm."The entire post read, "An absolute Welsh treasure and San Portablo King. His brilliance, we are sure, will still shine through far, wide, high, and low and across the seven seas. He lived an incredible life and lit up the world with his charm. Rest in peace, brother; your legend will never cease. It will only gain momentum.”BBC reported on a video from Matthew Pritchard, a fellow TV star from ‘Dirty Sanchez,' talking about Mike Locke inside them. He shared, “I'm still a little bit in shock. My little friend of more than 35 years has left the building. We've had some amazing laughs together over the years. I've known him since he was about 14 years old. Of course the Sanchez years, travelling all over the world with him, having been in some classic messes with him in the past, partying. Now he's gone, but I'll never forget him.”Fellow TV star Lee Dainton also wrote on social media, saying, "When you grow up skating with your friends, you're in your own little world. You never think about losing anyone from it. In your head those days and the people you shared them with live forever. Since hearing the news all those memories have been flooding back. I can see Panch, hear the laughter, and remember all the best times like they were yesterday. Then it hits me that he's gone, and I still can't believe it.” He shared the statement along with a long carousel of their photos together.Sando Ford also took to his Instagram account to share his condolences, saying, “People might know him from the TV stuff, but he was much more than that; he was a clever, hilarious, and loyal person,” Ford wrote. “He would … travel to open mics with me just to watch me die on my ass and laugh about it on the way home.”Mike Locke was born on March 13, 1979, in Neath, Wales, and was best known for his work on ‘Dirty Sanchez.' He also appeared in the TV show 'Balls of Steel,' as well as 'Death Wish Live.' At the time of writing, no official cause of his death has been shared with the public.Get the latest TV News, TV Shows and more. Download the TOI app.