Rik Mayall
- English
- Actor, comedian and writer
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Rik Mayall 'suffered cardiac event'
Rik Mayall's wife says the comedian "suffered an acute cardiac event" before his death at their home on Monday.
BBC News, 12th June 2014No! Rik Mayall's political campaigns
Rik Mayall won widespread acclaim for his portrayals of an anarchic left-wing student in The Young Ones and ruthless MP Alan B'Stard in The New Statesman. But he also stepped away from the fictional world for two successful political campaigns - preventing the UK from joining the Euro, and campaigning against the Alternative Vote system.
Ed Lowther, BBC News, 11th June 2014Unearthed interview with Rik Mayall about Harry Potter
An interview with the late Bottom actor. who was due to play poltergeist Peeves in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, but his scenes were cut before the film hit cinemas.
Stephen Kelly, Radio Times, 11th June 2014Rik Mayall's daughter: The myth, the legend, my idol
The family of comedian Rik Mayall have posted moving tributes to him online, after his sudden death yesterday at the age of just 56.
Evening Standard, 10th June 2014Rik Mayall's 1979 debut at London's Comedy Store
Previously unseen pictures of comedy star Rik Mayall's debut on the London stage are published for the first time today.
Evening Standard, 10th June 2014Harry Enfield on Rik Mayall
Harry Enfield pays tribute to his "perfect, unrepeatable" hero.
Harry Enfield, Evening Standard, 10th June 2014Rik Mayall remembered by irreverent blue plaque
A makeshift blue plaque commemorating the late comic actor Rik Mayall has appeared in Hammersmith Broadway.
Rebecca Hawkes, The Telegraph, 10th June 2014Rik Mayall: A goodbye to Lord Flashheart
After the news of Rik Mayall's death, one of the most fondly recalled moments has been his cameo as Lord Flashheart in Blackadder.
BBC News, 10th June 2014Alexei Sayle on Rik Mayall
Rik Mayall could make people laugh just by walking on stage and standing there.
Alexei Sayle, The Independent, 9th June 2014Rik Mayall dies aged 56
Rik Mayall, one of British comedy's best loved comedy actors and the star of sitcoms including The Young Ones, has died aged 56.
British Comedy Guide, 9th June 2014