Richard Michael "Rik" Mayall (March 7, 1958 – June 9, 2014) was an English stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He portrayed the chimp Lord Reginald in the episode "Chimps Ahoy."
Biography[]
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Mayall starred in numerous cult classic sitcoms throughout his career, including The Young Ones, The Comic Strip Presents..., Blackadder, Filthy Rich & Catflap, The New Statesman, Bottom and Believe Nothing. Mayall also starred in the comedy films Drop Dead Fred and Guest House Paradiso, and won a Primetime Emmy Award for his voice-over work in The Willows in Winter. His comedic style was described as energetic "post-punk."[1]
Death[]
On June 9, 2014, Mayall died at his home in Barnes, Richmond-upon-Thames, London, from a sudden heart attack after jogging. He was 56 years old.[2]
Mayall's funeral took place on June 19, 2014 in St. George's Church in Dittisham, Devon exactly 10 days after he died.[3]
Mayall's body was buried on his family farm in Devon.[4]
Credits[]
| Episode | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 70a - "Chimps Ahoy" | voice of Lord Reginald | |
| List of episode credits | ||
References[]
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20140609232316/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11270882
- ^ Rik Mayall cause of death: Comedian 'suffered a heart attack' wife confirms. The Independent (12 June 2014).
- ^ "Rik Mayall mourned at private funeral in Devon", BBC News.
- ^ Hello Magazine