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Rik Mayall has died

(33 Posts)
Soutra Mon 09-Jun-14 18:37:34

I wonder if the quad bike accident he had a few years ago might have had something to do with it? He nearly died then - so maybe brain haemmorhage? Too young whateversad

BeeWitch Mon 09-Jun-14 17:55:01

Such a shame - he was a brilliant actor .. who could forget his wonderful Alan B'stard in the New Statesman?

merlotgran Mon 09-Jun-14 17:54:46

So sad. sad Happy memories of watching the Young Ones with our teenage children - especially the University Challenge episode.

RIP, Rik

Agus Mon 09-Jun-14 17:54:40

That's a shock! Very sad news.

shabby Mon 09-Jun-14 17:45:45

Such very sad news. My DSs absolutely loved the Young Ones and could recite every episode word for word. RIP Rik Mayall you gave so much fun to so many.

Lona Mon 09-Jun-14 17:11:19

Yes, me too Ana it's very sad.

ninathenana Mon 09-Jun-14 17:06:32

shock

Ana Mon 09-Jun-14 17:00:21

www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27770266

I loved most of the characters he played, brilliant comedy actor...sad