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. His Comic Strip ...

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” ...

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 ...

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. Mayall ...

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 ...

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Comedian Ben Elton said working with the late Rik Mayall gave him some of "the most glorious creative moments" he had ever had and writing about him helped him to deal with some of his grief over his ...