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Richard Michael Mayall (7 March 1958 – 9 June 2014), known professionally as Rik Mayall, was an English comedian, actor and writer. He formed a close partnership with Ade Edmondson while they were students at Manchester University, and was a pioneer of alternative comedy in the 1980s.
Jun 9, 2014 · The British comedian and actor passed away in 2014, leaving a legacy of anarchic and slapstick comedy. He was known for his roles in The Young Ones, Bottom, Blackadder and The New Statesman.
Jun 10, 2014 · Tragic Rik Mayall is pictured walking near his house, just a day before he collapsed and died at the age of 56. The Young Ones, Bottom and Blackadder star was found dead by wife Barbara Robbin...
Rik Mayall. Actor: The Young Ones. Rik Mayall, one of the first and foremost alternative comedians in the UK, was born in Matching Tye, a village just outside Harlow in Essex. His parents, John and Gillian, were both drama teachers.
Jun 10, 2014 · Rik Mayall, known for The Young Ones, Blackadder and Bottom, passed away in 2014. His wife said they did not know the cause of his death, but he had a history of epilepsy after a quad bike accident.
Jun 9, 2014 · Mayall leaves his wife Barbara and three children. The life of comedian and actor Rik Mayall, who has died at the age of 56.
Learn about the life and career of Rik Mayall, one of the most influential alternative comedians in the UK. He co-created and starred in The Young Ones, Bottom, and The New Statesman, among other shows and films.
