Goodbye to a comedy legend… Rik Mayall has died
Post by: Dave Elliott
09 Jun 14
Just wanted to post a sad note to say British comedy legend Rik Mayall has passed away at the age of 56.
No additional news, other than the announcement from his Management company saying “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Rik Mayall who passed away this morning. We will be issuing a further statement in the fullness of time.”
A very sad loss, and our thoughts are with his family.
Here’s some footage of the great man in a favourite of his roles.
Dave has over 20 years experience in the digital industry, and is founder and editor of Geektown. Obviously a huge geek himself, he can often be found in front of the latest tv show or movie, on various video games, or with his head in a comic book.
I always thought he was immortal- a total force of nature, it just seems a bit unreal! I’m waiting for him to leap up and shout ” ha haa!Got you, you bastards!!” But somehow, I don’t think he will,this time. Give em Hell up in Heaven, Rik, I’m off to hit someone with a frying pan…