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<\/p>\nMATTY Lock was a charismatic TV presenter and Labour councillor.<\/p>\n
Tributes have been pouring into social media since news of his shock passing broke.<\/p>\n
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Matthew Lock, known by many as Matty, was a rising star in UK politics.<\/p>\n
He was also a popular TV presenter due to his charismatic and engaging manner. <\/p>\n
The young presenter has appeared on This Morning previously and when news of his passing broke, they paid tribute to him. <\/p>\n
This Morning wrote on their X – formerly known as Twitter – account: "Everyone at This Morning is shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Matty Lock.<\/p>\n
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"Aged just 19. He was a delightful young man, a joy to work with and his passion for vacuum cleaners and general mechanics was infectious.<\/p>\n
"His family came to the studio and they were so proud that he'd turned a childhood hobby into a career. <\/p>\n
"We will miss him and send our condolences to his family."<\/p>\n
Labour North West also took to X – formerly known as Twitter – to pay tribute to the young rising star. <\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n They wrote: "I want to express our deepest condolences at the loss of Cllr Matty Lock. <\/p>\n "He had his whole life ahead of him, with huge potential, who I know was admired and loved across our party.<\/p>\n "Our thoughts are with his mum and dad and family at this difficult time."<\/p>\n By the time he was 19, Matty had achieved remarkable things during his career in politics. <\/p>\n Matty had secured positions as a town councillor in Maghull and a parish councillor in Lydiate. <\/p>\n In addition to his political career, Matty was a television presenter and campaigner. <\/p>\n His television appearances were not just politically focused but also championed causes close to his heart. <\/p>\n Lock was a regular guest on This Morning, reviewing vacuum cleaners and other general mechanics.<\/p>\n News of Matty's passing broke on September 9, 2023, with tributes pouring in from across the country. <\/p>\n The cause of 19-year-old Matty Lock's passing remains unknown.<\/p>\n Rylan Clark shared a tribute to Matty on X – formerly known as Twitter – saying: \u201cGod that\u2019s really sad. Sending love x.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/picture>shock loss <\/span><\/p>\nRylan Clark and Holly Willoughby reveal sadness over death of This Morning star<\/h3>\n
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