Rik Mayall (born 7 March 1958) is an English comedian, writer and actor. Has appeared in sitcoms such as The Young Ones, Blackadder, The New Statesman, and Bottom and even onto the big screen in comedy films such as Drop Dead Fred and Guest House Paradiso.

Mayall died at his home in Barnes, London, on 9 June 2014. After being called to the house with a report of a sudden death at 13:19, the Metropolitan Police said that the death was not believed to be suspicious. His death was announced by his management team.