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R.I.P Rik Mayall

Post by rob quilter » Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:12 pm

He unfortunately passed away today.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/4 ... es-aged-56


I grew up watching him in The Young Ones, Bottom and Blackadder, he was comedy genius.
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Post by indigolemon » Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:17 pm

Just read this, really sad :(
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Post by vanzep » Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:23 pm

wtf :cry:
just saw this - cant believe it.
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Post by wurlycorner » Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:43 pm

:shock:
WTF?

No way! :(

Like you, grew up watching Blackadder (lord Flasheart :hurr: ) The Young Ones, Bottom etc. and also loved Rik Mayall presents.

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Post by Drax » Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:51 pm

same here :( seriously gutted!!! Bottom was one of my fav ever shows and live performances :cry: :cry:

loved Blackadder, Young Ones, The New Statesman, The Comic Strip Presents.... etc.
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Post by GreenyUK » Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:11 pm

Sad day. Bottom was brilliant
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Post by si import » Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:30 pm

no way . what a shame :(
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Re: R.I.P Rik Mayall

Post by prelude_h22 » Mon Jun 09, 2014 6:00 pm

I remember Bottom!
What a sad day
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Post by andypont » Mon Jun 09, 2014 6:39 pm

Sad news. A real comedy genius.
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Post by Pink Lady » Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:12 pm

seems all the good ones are disappearing :(
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