I found out via your post. I'm so saddened by this news. I've loved Rik's humour since I first saw him in The Young Ones and have never tired of his comic genius.
It's truly a great loss for not only his family and friends, but to millions of people who got so much joy from his comedy.
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Date: 2014-06-09 09:48 pm (UTC)Rik's comedy infiltrated my life, so many characters and catchphrases are part of my everyday family life
"Congratulations, it is your birthday, you may set fire to Rick's Bed."
Date: 2014-06-09 10:25 pm (UTC)Oh, if only :( I'm so sad -- I adored Rik from the moment I saw him in those yellow overalls in The Young Ones...
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Date: 2014-06-09 11:51 pm (UTC)Goodbye Little Sod. Goodbye Richie Rich. Goodbye Colin Grigson. Goodbye Grimm narrator. Goodbye Ricky from the rest home.
Goodbye. All of you.
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Date: 2014-06-10 06:36 am (UTC)It's truly a great loss for not only his family and friends, but to millions of people who got so much joy from his comedy.