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Richard Michael Mayall (7 March 1958 – 9 June 2014) known professionally as Rik Mayall, was an English comedian, actor and writer. He formed a close partnership with Ade Edmondson while they were students at Manchester University, and was a pioneer of alternative comedy in the 1980s.
Jun 9, 2014 · The British comedian and actor passed away in 2014, leaving a legacy of anarchic and slapstick comedy. He was known for his roles in The Young Ones, Bottom, Blackadder and The New Statesman.
IMDb profile of Rik Mayall, a British comedian and actor who co-created and starred in The Young Ones, Bottom, and Drop Dead Fred. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and death in 2014.
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Jun 10, 2014 · Rik Mayall, known for his roles in The Young Ones, Blackadder and The New Statesman, passed away in 2014. His wife said they did not know the cause of his death, but he had a history of epilepsy after a quad bike accident in 1998.
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Learn about the life and career of Rik Mayall, one of the most influential alternative comedians in the UK. He co-created and starred in The Young Ones, Bottom, and The New Statesman, among other shows and films.
- March 7, 1958
- June 9, 2014
Jun 9, 2014 · Sky News reports the death of Rik Mayall, a British comedian and actor known for shows like The Young Ones and Bottom. He died at home in 2014, after a long career and a near-fatal accident in 1998.
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