Actors and celebrities react to the death of Rik Mayall
Chris O'Dowd, Paddy Considine, Edgar Knight and Ricky Wilson are among those paying tribute to the comedian who has passed away aged 56
Actors and celebrities have been paying tribute to the late comedian Rik Mayall who has passed away aged 56.
Chris O'Dowd, Paddy Considine and Edgar Wright are among those who have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the star whose 35-year career included much-loved roles on The Young Ones, Bottom and, most recently, Man Down.
Awwww man... Rik Mayall... xxx pic.twitter.com/wBWkR6i3YZ
— Paddy Considine (@PaddyConsidine) June 9, 2014
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https://twitter.com/WelshIrvine/statuses/476022147929112576
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https://twitter.com/ChrisMoyles/statuses/476019793498492928
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https://twitter.com/hotpatooties/statuses/476016615771734016
I grew up watching Rik Mayall. Probably why I have a slight warped sense of humour. #rip #rikmayall
— kelly sötherton (@KellySotherton) June 9, 2014
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