Rik Mayall Scrapbook

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When you become a fan of something or someone you naturally champion it. You tell people how good it is, recommend it and will always love that subject. Some people even take great delight in recording and saving things connected with it. Which in many ways is what I have done here. I hoped that…

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It’s an absolute delight to connect with so many dedicated fans around the globe, and to also discover how many new young fans there are of his work. Fans who sadly will now never get the chance to see him live. I hope, what I am putting together here, will not only entertain and be enjoyed by his longest and most loyal fans, but will also be of interest to coming generations of new fans. To learn about what a huge influence he had – particularly over a certain generation (you know who you are). To discover how he delighted the people he met, and what a truly awesome thrill it was to see him perform live.

Do you have a story?

His passing in 2014, was a big shock to so many, and really has left a huge void in the world of comedy. Like many fans, I felt totally devastated, I can honestly say I have never experienced grief quite like it for a celebrity before. My heart went out to his poor friends and family, losing him at just 56 years old. Rik Mayall will forever be my hero, and without his presence in my life, like so many of his fans, I would have found growing up very hard indeed.

There must be tons of amazing stories out there, so if you too experienced seeing Rik perform live, maybe you were lucky to meet him, perhaps you worked with him, or you just simply loved watching him appear on TV… Here’s your chance to tell the world what Rik Mayall means to you. I’d love to let the site grow and add as many memories, anecdotes and photos as possible – creating an even bigger Rik Mayall Scrapbook.

Whatever your story, then please do get in touch and you too could feature on the Blog page, and you will also get to choose one of the new Rik Mayall Scrapbook thank you badges.