# Star of cult MTV show Dirty Sanchez Mike Locke dies aged 47

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/star-of-cult-mtv-show-dirty-sanchez-mike-locke-dies-aged-47/
- Published: 2026-11-06T11:58:23+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T12:20:54+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16271453/MTV-Dirty-Sanchez-Mike-Locke-dies-47.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Dirty Sanchez star Mike Locke has died aged 47.
- Locke was known as Pancho on the MTV stunt show.
- Tributes praised his humour, loyalty and generosity.

## Summary

Mike Locke, known to viewers of MTV’s *Dirty Sanchez* as Pancho, has died aged 47. The Welsh stuntman helped launch the show in 2003, and his death was announced by the clothing brand San Portablo, which he co-founded.

The series ran for four seasons and was known for dangerous stunts and pranks, earning comparisons to *Jackass*. Locke appeared with Matthew Pritchard, Lee Dainton and Dan Joyce, and he and Pritchard also featured as the “Pain Men” on Channel 4’s *Balls of Steel*. Tributes from his family and comedian Sando Ford remembered his humour, loyalty and support for others.

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