R ik Mayall lived many lives.He was Rik, of course, and Richard “Richie” Richard. There was Sir Richard Dangerous, Alan B’Stard, Drop Dead Fred and Lord Flashheart.

Young One Mayall dead at 56 06/09/2014 June 9, 2014. Rik Mayall, a leading light among Britain's new wave of 1980s comics following Monty Python, has died at home.

Rik Mayall, the beloved British comedian, writer and actor, has died at the age of 56, according to a statement from his management, Brunskill. "We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Rik ...

Writer Max Kinnings pays tribute to comedian Rik Mayall, featuring recordings made during the writing of Rik’s violently untrue memoir, Bigger Than Hitler, Better Than Christ. Show more Marking ...

Adrian Edmondson’s ‘honest’ Rik Mayall admission resurfaces on anniversary of co-star’s death. Comedian previously opened up about his relationship with his co-star in a 2024 documentary.

The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival runs in Droitwich Spa between 31 May and 7June. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds , Facebook , X and Instagram . More on this story ...

Mayall performed in The Young Ones, Blackadder, Bottom and The New Statesman before his death in 2014.

The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival runs in Droitwich Spa between 31 May and 7June. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds , Facebook , X and Instagram . More on this story ...