MATTY Lock was a charismatic TV presenter and Labour councillor, who was known for being on This Morning.
Sadly the teenager has passed away, with tributes pouring in for the young star.
Who was This Morning guest Matty Lock?
Matthew Lock, known by many as Matty, was a rising star in UK politics.
He 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.
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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."
At the age of two he developed a passion for vacuum cleaners after getting a toy Henry.
And by the age of 13 he had a collection of 150.
Matty had a YouTube and other social media accounts under the name The Vac Mat.
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.
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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.
When did Matty Lock pass away?
News of Matty's passing broke on September 9, 2023.
Since then, tributes have pouring in from across the country.
Rylan Clark shared a tribute to Matty on X saying: “God that’s really sad. Sending love x.”
Taking to her Instagram Story, Holly Willoughby shared a photo of the late presenter, writing, "So shocked and saddened to hear the news today. Matty was a wonderful person with a true passion for what he did…
"My love goes out to his friends and family at what must be a very difficult time."
What was Matty Lock's cause of death?
The cause of 19-year-old Matty Lock's passing remains unknown.
Labour North West also took to X 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."
