Crikey that's a shocker! RIP you funny man. edit: GaryP! your thread lost out by 1 minute so I have merged you in with this one
Well, thats put a right downer on an otherwise good day. I was brought up with his comedy, Red Dwarf and The Young Ones were my favorites during the 80's, his brief appearances in Black Adder, The New Statesman are all my favorite comedies. Going to sit and watch Bottom tonight to celebrate a great comedian
How do you replace some one like that? I appreciate comedy styles change but there seems very little originality these days.
I am open mouthed speechless at the news, what the hell happened indeed. I grew up watching Bottom and The Young Ones, wore out my old VHS tape of Bottom Live I watched it so many times, I cannot believe he is gone, way too soon.
It turns out that Rik Mayal was killed by Ade Edmonson... with a giant frying pan, an iron, a fridge door, a dart, set on fire and a giant pair of pants filled with custard...
First time I came across Rik was on this record I bought as a kid Link Watched Bottom religiously when I got older. Sad day RIP Rik
Such a loss. Rik is one of the biggest comedy icons of all time and will be sorely missed. Thanks for all the memories