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Rik Mayall: Fans pay tribute to the legendary comic on the anniversary of his death

The Bottom comedian passed away last year

7 March 1958 – 9 June 2014. When The Young Ones hit British TV screens in 1982 its anarchic slapstick rode the wave of alternative comedy that had crashed on to the shores of British popular culture and helped wash away the comedic old guard. As Rick, the
7 March 1958 – 9 June 2014. When The Young Ones hit British TV screens in 1982 its anarchic slapstick rode the wave of alternative comedy that had crashed on to the shores of British popular culture and helped wash away the comedic old guard. As Rick, the

Rik Mayall has been remembered by fans a year after his death.

Comedian Mayall died on 9 June 2014 after suffering a heart attack. He was 56 years old.

Mayall was best known for his parts in TV programmes such as Bottom, Blackadder and The Young Ones, as well as his stand-out role in Drop Dead Fred.

Fans took to Twitter to mourn the legendary comedian.

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