This Morning pay tribute to regular guest Matty Lock as he has sadly died aged 19.
The teenager – who was known for his passion for vacuum cleaners – has been remembered by the daytime TV show as a ‘delightful young man’ reports The Mirror.
Keep reading the article to know more about Matty Lock, including who he was, what happened to him, how he died, tributes for him, and many more things you must check out!
Who was Matty Lock?
Matthew Lock, known as Matty Lock, known by many as Matty, was a rising star in UK politics.
He was a popular member of the Labour Party in Sefton and Merseyside and was recently elected town councillor in Maghull.
Matty was also a popular TV presenter due to his charismatic and engaging manner.
The young presenter has appeared on This Morning previously and when news of his passing broke, they paid tribute to him.
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.
“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.
“His family came to the studio and they were so proud that he’d turned a childhood hobby into a career.
“We will miss him and send our condolences to his family.”
Labour North West also took to X – formerly known as Twitter – to pay tribute to the young rising star.
They wrote: “I want to express our deepest condolences at the loss of Cllr Matty Lock.
“He had his whole life ahead of him, with huge potential, who I know was admired and loved across our party.
“Our thoughts are with his mum and dad and family at this difficult time.”
On behalf of @UKLabour, I want to express our deepest condolences at the loss of Cllr Matty Lock.
He had his whole life ahead of him, with huge potential who I know was admired and loved across our party.
Our thoughts are with his mum and dad and family at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/f8WDZfsas6
— Labour North West (@LabourNorthWest) September 9, 2023
What did Matty Lock do for a living?
By the time he was 19, Matty had achieved remarkable things during his career in politics.
Matty had secured positions as a town councillor in Maghull and a parish councillor in Lydiate.
In addition to his political career, Matty was a television presenter and campaigner.
His television appearances were not just politically focused but also championed causes close to his heart.
Lock was a regular guest on This Morning, reviewing vacuum cleaners and other general mechanics.
Matty Lock cause of death
How did Matty Lock die?
News of Matty Lock’s death broke on September 9, 2023, with tributes pouring in from across the country.
The cause of 19-year-old Matty Lock’s passing remains unknown.
Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner, who had been pictured campaigning with Matty, paid tribute and said: “Incredibly sad news, Matty did so much for his community.
“My love and prayers are with his friends and family.”
As well as a political career, Matty also made a number of appearances on ITV’s This Morning, where he reviewed vacuum cleaners – an area that was a huge passion of his.
The programme’s account said: “Everyone at This Morning is shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Matty Lock 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.
“His family came to the studio and they were so proud that he’d turned a childhood hobby into a career. We will miss him and send our condolences to his family.”
A number of Liverpool Labour councillors shared their shock and sadness at the news. Cllr Anthony Lavelle said: “Devastating news – Matty had so much potential and left a lasting impression on those he met.
“Matty joined Labour, quickly getting a reputation for being a hard worker and become a town Cllr this year.
“Those who had the pleasure of meeting Matty, know he had a bright future.”
Cabinet member Harry Doyle added: “So sad. Matty was only young and had so much potential.
“Not only was he an enthusiastic and hard working Labour member and Councillor, he had a passion for presenting and often appeared on This Morning.
“Thoughts with his family and friends.”
The Birkdale Labour group described Matty as a “tremendous young man,” while the Bootle Young Labour group said “his hard work will be forever cherished.”
When is Matty Lock funeral ?
As of now, the funeral arrangement of the late Matty Lock has not been disclosed by his family.
Having said that, we are still following up on his death, we will update you as soon as we get important information about Matty Lock funeral service.
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