History YMMV / RikMayall

-->"There were times when Rik and I were writing together when we almost died laughing. They were some of the most carefree stupid days I ever had, and I feel privileged to have shared them with him. [[CrossesTheLineTwice And now he's died for real. Without me. Selfish bastard.]]"

-->"My dad was loved not only by my family, but by many many others. We will never forget him and neither will the world. R.I.P to the man, the myth, the legend - my wonderful, generous, foul-mouthed and hysterical father. My idol now and forever. We love you daddy."

** Rik's youngest daughter Bonnie also gave a [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming heartwarming]] tribute to her late father.

* CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming:

** "Favourites aside, you might be surprised to hear the single piece of verse that has most moved me is a quote from the lyric of [[Music/CliffRichard Cliff Richard's]] old hit 'The Young Ones'. It was in 1984 when the [[Series/TheYoungOnes Young Ones]] TV show which I had co-written was a big hit. Rik Mayall and I were on tour together. After the show we always signed autographs for those that wanted them. One night a mother came back with her son, he was about eleven and was, she explained, a colossal Young Ones fan, adding that he did not have long to live. The boy was embarrassed and tongue-tied, and of course nobody really knew what to say, so his mother asked Rik to write something for the boy on a tour poster. I did not envy Rik at that moment; what can you write, off the cuff, to a dying boy who adores you? In what I feel was a moment of inspiration Rik wrote a quote from Cliff Richard's old song which Rik had sung over the titles of the series. He wrote 'Young Ones shouldn't be afraid'. The boy and his mother seemed much moved by this thought, as indeed was I." - Ben Elton

** The reactions to Rik's death, especially from his HeterosexualLifePartner Ade Edmondson, who also helped carry Rik's coffin.

-->"My dad was loved not only by my family, but by many many others. We will never forget him and neither will the world. R.I.P to the man, the myth, the legend - my wonderful, generous, foul-mouthed and hysterical father. My idol now and forever. We love you daddy."

** A fan has created a fake [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8d/Unofficial_blue_plaque_to_Rik_Mayall_taken_in_Hammersmith%2C_London_June_2014.jpg/1200px-Unofficial_blue_plaque_to_Rik_Mayall_taken_in_Hammersmith%2C_London_June_2014.jpg British Heritage sign]] in tribute of Rik, referenceing the opening credits of {{Series/Bottom}} where his character Richie punched his friend in the balls. There's even an online petition to try and get an official memorial installed.

-->"There were times when Rik and I were writing together when we almost died laughing. They were some of the most carefree stupid days I ever had, and I feel privileged to have shared them with him. And now he's died for real. Without me. Selfish bastard."

-->"My dad was loved not only by my family, but by many many others. We will never forget him and neither will the world. R.I.P to the man, the myth, the legend - my wonderful, generous, foul-mouthed and hysterical father. My idol now and forever. We love you daddy."

** "Favourites aside, you might be surprised to hear the single piece of verse that has most moved me is a quote from the lyric of [[Music/CliffRichard Cliff Richard's]] old hit 'The Young Ones'. It was in 1984 when the [[Series/TheYoungOnes Young Ones]] TV show which I had co-written was a big hit. Rik Mayall and I were on tour together. After the show we always signed autographs for those that wanted them. One night a mother came back with her son, he was about eleven and was, she explained, a colossal Young Ones fan, adding that he did not have long to live. The boy was embarrassed and tongue-tied, and of course nobody really knew what to say, so his mother asked Rik to write something for the boy on a tour poster. I did not envy Rik at that moment; what can you write, off the cuff, to a dying boy who adores you? In what I feel was a moment of inspiration Rik wrote a quote from Cliff Richard's old song which Rik had sung over the titles of the series. He wrote 'Young Ones shouldn't be afraid'. The boy and his mother seemed much moved by this thought, as indeed was I." - Ben Elton

* OneSceneWonder: His 3 minute appearance in Blackadder II: Bells is basically nothing but ChewingTheScenery for him, and it is glorious.

** "Favourites aside, you might be surprised to hear the single piece of verse that has most moved me is a quote from the lyric of [[Music/CliffRichard Cliff Richard's]] old hit 'The Young Ones'. It was in 1984 when the [[Series/TheYoungOnes Young Ones]] TV show which I had co-written was a big hit. Rik Mayall and I were on tour together. After the show we always signed autographs for those that wanted them. One night a mother came back with her son, he was about eleven and was, she explained, a colossal Young Ones fan, adding that he did not have long to live. The boy was embarrassed and tongue-tied, and of course nobody really knew what to say, so his mother asked Rik to write something for the boy on a tour poster. I did not envy Rik at that moment; what can you write, off the cuff, to a dying boy who adores you? In what I feel was a moment of inspiration Rik wrote a quote from Cliff Richard's old song which Rik had sung over the titles of the series. He wrote 'Young Ones shouldn't be afraid'. The boy and his mother seemed much moved by this thought, as indeed was I." - Ben Elton

** "Favourites aside, you might be surprised to hear the single piece of verse that has most moved me is a quote from the lyric of Cliff Richard's old hit 'The Young Ones'. It was in 1984 when the Young Ones TV show which I had co-written was a big hit. Rik Mayall and I were on tour together. After the show we always signed autographs for those that wanted them. One night a mother came back with her son, he was about eleven and was, she explained, a colossal Young Ones fan, adding that he did not have long to live. The boy was embarrassed and tongue-tied, and of course nobody really knew what to say, so his mother asked Rik to write something for the boy on a tour poster. I did not envy Rik at that moment; what can you write, off the cuff, to a dying boy who adores you? In what I feel was a moment of inspiration Rik wrote a quote from Cliff Richard's old song which Rik had sung over the titles of the series. He wrote 'Young Ones shouldn't be afraid'. The boy and his mother seemed much moved by this thought, as indeed was I." - Ben Elton