Archie-fox Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 That's a shame.. He was a funny guy..had the pleasure of meeting him once as well.. RIP Rik Mayall.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Great great shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjh Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 sad news RIP Rick Mayall very funny entertainer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Tragic. Comedy genius, brilliant in everything he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Very sad news.The Young Ones is still a firm favourite of mine after all these years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs2020 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 what a great guy very sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominicrobed Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 So very sad news. He made my teenage years better with the most brilliant show bottom , only bought the box set last year and watched the lot in about 2 days. R.I.P you legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 My God, that is a shocker! A true comedy genius who will be sadly missed. Condolences to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'm a massive Rik Mayall fan. Sad to think we won't see any new material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexikia Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Gutted at this sad news! Loved him in Bottom and The Young Ones. R.I.P Rik. One of my all time heroes, grown up with the young ones, bottom etc. Gutted. RIP Rik. One of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 gutted-loved the guy in all his roles. no explanation as to cause yet. tragic. fudds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 A friend interviewed on PM, said that his health had been ditiriating since his quad bike crash 10 years ago, with significant long term memory loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 shock news loved him as flashheart and alan b.stard.always played a good part R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Very sad indeed and such a young age. Goes to show us that we need to enjoy each day as best we can. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 What a shame, great bloke, made real entertainment, been a fan since I was in short trousers (although I am still most of the time now). My favourite - the comic strip presents BAD NEWS and MORE BAD NEWS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Can't quite believe it! Far far too young! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 sad news,saw it on the news and had a big smile on my face watching the clips.rip rik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Serious legend and no matter what he done he was outstanding.Not a lot of genuine funny men out there and he will be a huge loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkashot Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 R.I.P. Rik Mayall a true genious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Followed him since his Kevin Turvey days. Had the fortune to see him and Ade Edmondson - live - in their Hooligans' Island Tour - nothing less than inspired genius. Edited June 9, 2014 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rec-baller Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 UNBELIVABLE NEWS !!!! thought someone was joking when i heard,, i saw him do a stand up show about 30 years ago,, could,nt move for laughing !!! better than these clowns these days R.I.P Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Bottom still cracks me up-timeless comedy!!! Rik you will be very much missed bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 What a shame, great bloke, made real entertainment, been a fan since I was in short trousers (although I am still most of the time now). My favourite - the comic strip presents BAD NEWS and MORE BAD NEWS. I always liked Four Men In a Car....comedy gold! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9286yc3dqY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Gutted. Fella has me roll countless times. RIP Rik. Thoughts with his family at this terrible time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd999 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Was at sixth form college when the The Young Ones started back in 1982 and have such happy memories of watching on BBC2.The comedy was like nothing see on TV before (or since for that matter). R.I.P. Rik, you'll be sadly missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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