Michael Locke: key obituary facts
Is Michael Locke dead? Yes. Michael Locke died on November 6, 2026, at age 47.
Cause of death: Michael Locke's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Michael Locke known for?
He was a Welsh stuntman.
More about Michael Locke
Born: 13 March 1979.
Place of birth: Port Talbot.
Gender: male.
Occupation: comedian, stunt performer.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Also known as: Michael Richard Locke.
Occupations: Actor, stuntman, skateboarder.
Years active: 2001–2026.
Known for: Dirty Sanchez.
Michael Locke, the Welsh stuntman and skateboarder known as Pancho, died November 6, 2026, aged 47.
Born Michael Richard Locke on March 13, 1979, he worked as a performer from 2001 through 2026, with credits as an actor and stunt performer as well as a skateboarder. Locke was best known for MTV UK’s Dirty Sanchez, appearing as part of the programme’s stunt-performing cast.
In 2006 he starred in Dirty Sanchez: The Movie, bringing his association with the television series to a feature film. That same year, he appeared on Channel 4’s Balls of Steel as one of the Pain Men, a duo he formed with fellow Dirty Sanchez member Mathew Pritchard. Locke and Pritchard also appeared together in two episodes of Death Wish Live in 2006. The projects placed Locke’s work across television and film, while his career was rooted in stunt performance. He was also identified professionally as a comedian, alongside his work as a stuntman. Known to viewers by the name Pancho, Locke’s television and film credits connected him with the Dirty Sanchez franchise over the course of a career spanning a quarter-century.