Rik Mayall Dead: Stars Including David Walliams, Boy George, Jack Dee And Irvine Welsh Pay Tribute On Twitter

I am heartbroken that my comedy idol growing up Rik Mayall has died. He made me want to be a comedian... https://t.co/7DAUgjbX9i

— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) June 9, 2014

So shocked to hear about Rik Mayall. A wonderfully funny icon of British comedy.

— Jack Dee (@TheRealJackDee) June 9, 2014

Last time I saw him he grabbed my crotch and said 'Not eaten yet then?" So sad.. Funniest man of his generation

— bob mortimer (@RealBobMortimer) June 9, 2014

Oh no. Awful news about Rik Mayall- a fireball of creative comic energy and inspiration. Such brilliant raw talent. http://t.co/OdAJgjMgnu

— Rory Bremner (@rorybremner) June 9, 2014

Oh no. My favorite "Young One" Rik Mayall has died. Watching him was one of my best memories of being a teenager.

— Molly Ringwald (@MollyRingwald) June 9, 2014

Rik Mayall spread a lot of fun and laughter. Very sad to see him taken before his time.

— Irvine Welsh (@WelshIrvine) June 9, 2014

Growing up there was no one funnier ! We will really miss you Rik Mayall you genius x pic.twitter.com/tm0wcPcwcU

— noel fielding (@noelfielding11) June 9, 2014

Goodbye Rik Mayall. What a funny fucker you were.

— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) June 9, 2014

Just had to write Rik Mayall's obituary for tomorrow's Times. Cried like a baby all the way through.

— Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) June 9, 2014

'Flash by name... Flash by nature' RIP Rik Mayall xx

— caroline flack (@carolineflack1) June 9, 2014

Such upsetting news about Rik Mayall. The Young Ones kept our family sane in the 80s. #RIP

— Lauren Laverne (@laurenlaverne) June 9, 2014

Very sad about Rik Mayall. :((

I grew up on the Young Ones in OZ and Bottom

Comedy genius..... Sad times

— Peter Andre (@MrPeterAndre) June 9, 2014