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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Friends and family gathered to pay their respects to late comedy star Rik Mayall as his funeral took place in a country village. Guests including best friend Adrian Edmondson, Young Ones co-star Nigel ...

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 ...

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