Broke his back in a horse riding accident. He recovered his mobility but suffered chronic pain for the rest of his life. The horse had been a gift from Diana Dors as a "coming out present" when Lake was released from prison.
Was a master fencer with epee and foil.
Committed suicide, five months after the death of his wife, Diana Dors.
He served twelve months in prison in 1970-1971 for his part in a pub brawl.
Met future wife Diana Dors in October 1968 on the set of "The Peeling of Sweet P. Lawrence". This was an episode of "The Inquisitors", an ITV adventure series produced by LWT which commenced production but was never broadcast.