A fan posted a touching story involving Rik Mayall, who passed away six years ago, on social media.The comedian, 56, who starred in numerous cult classic sitcoms throughout his career, passed away from a sudden heart attack after jogging.Remembering the well-loved actor, a social media user posted a heartfelt encounter with Rik and a dying child.They wrote: "On this day 2014, Rik Mayall sadly died.
This reminds me of a very touching story about Rik from Ben Elton of when he was asked for his favourite piece of verse for a poetry anthology 'Lifelines'.
Worth a read..."The story read: "The single piece of verse that has most moved me is a quote from the lyric of Cliff Richard’s 'The Young Ones'.
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