FLY2 10,108 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Rik Mayall died aged 56. An amazingly funny and versatile actor / comic. Absolutely loved him in "The New Statesman" RIP Rik. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Also brilliant in "The Young Ones". RIP Rik. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Such a sad loss. I had not even realised he was so ill until I read it on the BBC website. RIP Rik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 What a sad loss. Loved his character " Kevin Turvey" and in Bottom with Ade Edmonson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siddha 825 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Very sad indeed. He brought so much laughter into the world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,458 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I didn't really get the Young Ones at the time, but I became converted later. He was a great comedy actor, not just a comedian. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27770266 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Very sad to hear of The death of Rik Mayall. RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I will always remember Rik Mayall for his role in 'The Young Ones' with Adrian Edmondson among the great cast. At 56, Rik has died at a young age but he has left us with so many memories to remember him by. Rik Mayall, R.I.P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Such a funny man, loved him in Blackadder. Very sad, he was too young to die. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Flashman in BlackAdder...............very funny man RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Brilliant actor,3 of my kids popped in this afternoon and first thing they all said 'you heard about Rik Mayall Dad?' RIP RIK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Braddy 160 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 A great actor, a great loss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 RIP to a giant amongst comics  Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 614 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Flashman in BlackAdder...............very funny man RIP I guess you meant Flashheart (Blackadder II and IV) (Flashman was the bully in Tom Brown's Schooldays) Woof! RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Well whoever ........ flash by name, flash by nature ......... !!!!! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Rick Mayall dead! What an "Utter uttter utter Barstard!" Lets not forget his appearance in 'Bottom' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 #14, sorry, what I actually meant to say was; He was the flash man in Blackadder..................................... But you did know to whom I woz refurrin' 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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