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Rik Mayall has passed away aged 56

June 9, 2014 By Carl Burgess Leave a Comment

Actor, comedian and sometime singer, British funny man Rik Mayall has sadly passed away. The news was announced by his manager today.

rik mayallMostly known for his roles in such shows as The Young Ones, Bottom, The New Statesman and Blackadder, Rik Mayall had cemented his legacy as one of the UK’s greatest comedy actors of all-time. Now it comes as a huge shock that Mayall (aged 56) has passed away today. There are no news regarding how he died has surfaced as yet.

American readers may now Mayall for his performance as Phoebe Cates imaginary friend in the movie Drop Dead Fred. He also starred with his longtime comedy partner Adrian Edmondson in Guesthouse Paradiso.

Rik Mayall – comedian, legend and a man who knew a nice blouse when he saw one.

R.I.P

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