Rik Mayall Cause of Death

On June 9, 2014, Rik Mayall died at his home in Barnes, Richmond-Upon-Thames, London, following a sudden heart attack after a morning jog.

He died at the age of 56. His funeral took place on June 19, 2014, at St George’s church in Dittisham, Devon. Following his wishes, Mayall was buried on his family estate at Pasture Farm, near Totnes in Devon.

Mayall was married to Scottish make-up artist, Barbara Robbin in 1985, and the couple had three children.

Mayall was an English actor, stand-up comedian and writer. He formed a close partnership with Ade Edmondson while they were students at Manchester University and was a pioneer of alternative comedy in 1980.