Bill Bailey is coming to the end of his 100 mile charity walk to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of his late pal Sean Lock.
The Strictly Come Dancing winner appeared on Good Morning Britain today, and opened up about what inspired his choice to pay tribute to his friend in this way. Speaking to GMB hosts Richard Madeley and Charlotte Hawkins, Bill revealed that he and Sean would spend hours and hours walking through trails across the country.
He said: "I think the thing is that Sean and I spent a lot of time walking, hours and hours on trails walking around Britain and the world. It was a thing that he loved when he wasn't working."
He continued: "I thought it was something that would bring people together, bring his family and friends together and honour his memory in a way that we could all share reminiscences about him and I think walking is a lovely way to do that. So that was the reason why, and as you mentioned this particular stretch of coastline was one we walked many times."
Charlotte added: "Sean kept his diagnosis private didn't he, but I know you were good friends and he talked about it with you. It must have been a difficult thing to go through with him but I imagine you were able to treasure that time you shared with him." Bill chimed in: "Yes absolutely, I miss him all the time. I miss him everyday."
Bill has been sharing updates of his journey on the walk, as he has been joined by Sean's family and friends including fellow comedian Lee Mack. The pair were all smiles as they walked along the English coast in honour of their late pal.
Earlier on the same day, Bailey shared a group photo of all those walking in Lock’s memory, everyone throwing their hands up in to the air as they prepared to take off. He captioned it: "We’re off! 100 miles for Macmillan Cancer Support."
The comic previously spoke of his plan for the charity walk on This Morning, where he told Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby that being in the outdoors was one of Lock’s favourite things. "We used to walk for miles," he recalled. "We’d talk about everything. Sean was brilliant company."
Remembering his friend, Bailey described Lock as being "totally original and unique" and as "funny offstage as much as on". He was "very genuine, a very loyal friend and great confidante". Following Lock’s death last year, Bailey told ITV News that they "tried to make the most of the last few years".
He told the programme: "We spent a lot of time together and went on trips together. And he’s continued to work. He’s an amazingly courageous and tough individual who was mentally strong throughout the whole time. I’m just grateful for the time we have had together."
Bill has surpassed his original fundraising goal of £100,00 as the total amount donated now sits at £105,668. You can donate to the Just Giving page using this link https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/walkforseanlock
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.
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