Rik Mayall dies

[Andrew G. Doe]

Just announced by the BBC. He was 56. One of the few alternative comedians who was actually funny. Too young.

[pixletwin]

Sad news. Aside from The Young Ones, I loved his character Flash from Blackadder II. 

[Mike's Beard]

f***. I was a huge, huge fan. I thought his and Ade Edmondson's work on Bottom was the funniest British comedy of all time. I've used a line from the show in my avtar for the last year or so now. RIP you sad, small penised git.

[Orange Crate Art]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I've always loved his work, whether it was being Rik on The Young Ones or his work in movies like Eat The Rich or Dropdead Fred. He'll be missed, RIP

[Alan Smith]

RIP Rick (spelt with a silent P), sad sad news.

What a great body of work he's left behind - I hope his laughs will live on - A

[Smilin Ed H]

Just announced by the BBC. He was 56. One of the few alternative comedians who was actually funny. Too young.

There aren't many left. What a loss. RIP

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[Iron Horse-Apples]

Can't even begin to say how sad I feel. If BW is my musical hero, Rik was my comedy hero. Grew up with him. Had entire scripts of the Young Ones and Dangerous Brothers memorised. Huge part of my life.

Feels like I've lost a friend.