Actors and celebrities have been paying tribute to the late comedian Rik Mayall who has passed away aged 56.

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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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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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Susanna LazarusAssociate Editor, RadioTimes.com

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