Obituary of Rik Mayall

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Rik Mayall

Rik Mayall (born March 7th, 1958 in Harlow, England) was a Comedian who was best known for a few good TV projects and movies such as "Drop Dead Fred". Rik died on June 9th, 2014 and his death was reportedly because of a heart attack after jogging. He was 56 years old.

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Rik Mayall Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Mayall, Rik
    • Common Name: Rik Mayall
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Harlow, England
    • Birth Date: March 07, 1958
    • Age: 56 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Rick Mayall
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Blue
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    Rik's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Michael Mayall
    • Father: John Mayall (1925-2011)
    • Mother: Gillian Mayall (née Harrild, 1930-2018)
    • Sister(s):
      • Libby Mayall
      • Kate Mayall
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Barbara Robbin (married 1985-2014, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Rosie Mayall (born 1986)
      • Sidney Mayall (born 1988)
      • Bonnie Mayall (born 18 September 1995)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 09 2014 at age 56
  • Place: London, England
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on 19 June 2014 in St. George's Church in Dittisham, Devon, England
  • Interment: Buried on his family estate, Pasture Farm, near Totnes in Devon

Category Tags:

ComedianTV Actor Film Actor British Born on March 7th Born in 1958 Died in 2014 Died at age 56 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"One of my hobbies is people-watching. I love to sit outside a cafe watching people go by. I use things that I see in different characters that I play." (IMDB)

"The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive."

"Rik really lived a life full of laughter and brought joy to millions through his comedic talent, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Rik Mayall had a successful professional life in the entertainment industry, known for his comedic talent and iconic roles in shows like "The Young Ones" and "Bottom." Despite his success, his sudden and untimely death shocked fans and colleagues alike. (V)"

Is Mr. Rik Mayall still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Rik Mayall on Wikipedia.org
Rik Mayall at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-29 08:59:34
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