MTV Dirty Sanchez star Michael 'Pancho' Locke dies aged 47

Tributes have been paid to Michael Locke, star of MTV stunt and prank series Dirty Sanchez, who has died aged 47.

Locke, from Neath, known as 'Pancho', starred in the show, and later went on to launch the Welsh clothing brand San Portablo.

His Dirty Sanchez co-star Matthew Pritchard posted a tribute on social media, saying he "was the best" and he would "never forget him".

San Portablo, co-owned by Locke, said the TV star was an "absolute Welsh treasure" who "lived an incredible life".

Its post read: "An absolute Welsh treasure and San Portablo King.

"His brilliance we are sure will still shine through far wide high low and across the seven seas.

"He lived an incredible life and lit up the world with his charm.

"Rest in peace brother, your legend will never cease. It will only gain momentum."

In a video Pritchard, from Cardiff, said he is currently climbing Mount Everest in the Himalayas and will dedicate his journey to its base camp to Locke.

"I'm still a little bit in shock," he said.

"My little friend of more than 35 years has left the building.

"We've had some amazing laughs together over the years. I've known him since he was about 14 years old.

"Of course the Sanchez years, travelled all over the world with him, been in some classic messes with him in the past partying. Now he's gone but I'll never forget him."