Overview
- San Portablo and the Locke family confirmed Mike Locke's death in a statement posted on the brand's social channels on Friday, November 6, 2026.
- Locke was best known as 'Pancho', a founding member of MTV's stunt series Dirty Sanchez, which ran from 2003 and spawned spin‑offs and a 2006 feature film.
- After TV he co‑founded the San Portablo streetwear brand with Nigel Hunt, growing it from a stall in Aberavon Shopping Centre into permanent shops including a Port Talbot store and a presence at Cardiff Airport.
- Colleagues and friends, including Dirty Sanchez co‑star Matthew Pritchard and comedian Sando Ford, posted tributes noting his loyalty, humour and local support, and San Portablo temporarily closed its Port Talbot shop following the announcement.
- No cause or further details about his death have been reported so far, and coverage has focused on family and brand statements, memorial messages, and Locke's lasting role in Port Talbot's cultural life.