Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rik's widow Barbara said: "Knowing the swell of love you all share with us we would like to let you, the fans, know that we will ...

He had asked to be buried rather than cremated, joking in typically anarchic fashion that he fancied being “eaten properly” by the worms. And when it came to it, Rik Mayall’s send-off was as full of ...

The stars of alternative comedy were out in force to mourn Rik Mayall at his funeral earlier today. Ade Edmondson, his on-stage partner since they met at Manchester University in the 1970s, was one of ...

The funeral of Rik Mayall has been held in Devon today (June 19). Friends and family of the comic icon paid their respects at a service held at St George's Church in Dittisham, Devon. Nick Ansell His ...

Ade Edmondson, Alan Rickman, Ben Elton and Dawn French were among the celebrities who mourned Rik Mayall at a private funeral today. An emotional Ade, Rik's comedy partner and 'Bottom' co-star, was ...

Rik Mayall’s family and friends came together Thursday to say goodbye to the British comedian at his funeral. Alan Rickman, “Absolutely Fabulous” star Jennifer Saunders and Mayall’s “The Young Ones” ...

The funeral of comedian Rik Mayall will take place today (June 19). It has been announced that a "private family funeral" will be held, with a memorial service expected to follow in September. Mick ...

FRIENDS and family of Rik Mayall, who died last week aged 56, paid their respects to the comedy legend at his funeral today. About 140 mourners attended the service at St George's Church in Dittisham, ...

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