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Rik Mayall died of a heart attack, says wife
Yui Mok / PA Wire Yui Mok / PA Wire / PA Wire
THE WIFE OF late comedian and actor Rik Mayall has said he died of a heart attack following a morning run.
The Young Ones actor and father of three was found dead in his London home on Monday, aged 56.
The Independent reports that a post-mortem examination yesterday proved inconclusive.
However Mayall’s wife Barbara Robbin released a statement confirming that the comedian died of a heart attack:
Rik Mayall and Barbara Robbin in 1993 PA Wire / Press Association Images PA Wire / Press Association Images / Press Association Images
She also thanked her husband’s fans for the messages of condolence, and the press for the ‘wonderful coverage’ they gave Rik:
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