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Rik Mayall Dies

Tributes have been paid to the comedian and actor Rik Mayall who died aged 56.

He was known for his parts in ''Bottom'', ''Blackadder'' and as Alan B'Stard in ''The New Statesman''.

He made his name on the alternative comedy circuit in the 80s and rose to fame on television playing Rick, the iconic student in the Young Ones who despite being an anarchist was obsessed with Cliff Richard.

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