His family said they are ‘immensely proud of Sean’s legacy and hope this gift will encourage others to think of people less privileged when making their final plans’.

The former Never Mind The Buzzcocks panellist, who died aged 51 in 2017, has had his portfolio of property assets passed to the housing organisation Shelter.

The estate of the late comedian Sean Hughes has been passed to homeless charity Shelter following a protracted legal process

British-born Irish comedian Sean Hughes, who died aged 51 in 2017, has seen his £4million portfolio of property assets passed to the organisation Shelter.