Rosie Mayall: Inside The Life Of Rik Mayall’s Daughter

Rosie Mayall is the daughter of the late Rik Mayall. Rosie’s father Rik Mayall was an English comedian, actor, and writer. He was known for his close partnership with English actor, comedian, musician, writer, and television presenter, Ade Edmondson. Rik appeared in The Young Ones, Blackadder, Bottom, Believe Nothing, and many more.

Rosie Mayall: Bio Summary

Who Is Rik Mayall’s Daughter, Rosie Mayall?

Rosie Mayall was welcomed into the world in August 1986. She will be 37 years old after celebrating her birthday in 2023, in August. Her full date of birth is not available. She celebrates her birthday once every year like everyone else. She is the oldest child of her parents. Her mother Barbara Robbin is a Scottish former make-up artist.

Rosie Mayall’s father Richard Michael Mayall, aka Rik Mayall (7 March 1958 – 9 June 2014) was an English comedian, actor, and writer. Her parents, Rik and Barbara got married in the year 1985, in a beautiful ceremony. Her father Rik once said: “It is all down to my daughter, Rosie, who turned 18 last August, that Barb and I are together.”

Rik Mayall and Barbara Robbin remained married until Rik died. Rosie Mayall has a younger sister and a younger brother. Bonnie Mayall is Rosie’s younger sister and Sidney Mayall is her younger brother. Sidney played Cotton in The Comic Strip Presents (1982). Rosie and her siblings share a great bond.

The siblings were reportedly raised Jewish. Rosie Mayall’s paternal grandparents were Gillian (née Harrild; 1930–2018) and John Mayall (1925–2011). Her grandparents were both drama teachers. Rosie’s educational details are unknown. She is a catering manager, according to a source.

Rosie Mayall is said to have married comedian Red Richardson. Rosie and Red have kept their union away from the spotlight so much information is unknown. Per The Guardian, Rosie tells her husband she is pleased he has chosen to be an entertainer, like her late father. Red Richardson said of Rosie Mayall:

“She absolutely hates performing though and works as a manager at a Soho restaurant. And I think we both know that Rik was a one-off. You can’t learn what he had. He was comedically gifted: a phenomenon.” It is unknown if Rosie Mayall and her husband have any children or not.

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What Happened To Rosie Mayall’s Father, Rik Mayall?

Rosie Mayall’s father, Rik Mayall died on 9 June 2014, at his home in Barnes, Richmond-upon-Thames, London. His death was caused by a sudden heart attack. He was 56 years old at the time he died. His funeral was on 19 June 2014, at St. George’s Church in Dittisham, Devon. He was buried on his family estate at Pasture Farm, East Allington, Devon.

Rik Mayall’s wife Barbara Robbin was the one who found Rik’s body at their home. According to Barbara, her husband had “a strong heart”, adding that: “I don’t think it was a heart attack but we just don’t know until the coroner’s report.” Barbara also said: “Maybe he had a fit, maybe it was his heart. We just don’t know.”

The family’s spokesman said: “It is a terrible shock. All we know at this stage is that Rik died at home. We are all deeply saddened by this news, from the enormous number of fans Rik had to those who worked with him and knew him as a man as well as a fine actor. He touched many lives, and always for the better.”

Barbara Robbin also made a statement after her husband Rik Mayall passed away. She said: “We now know that our darling Rik suffered an ‘acute cardiac event’ at our home around midday on 9 June. He had just returned from his usual run and many people had seen him that morning.”

“I, Rosie, Sid, Bonnie and the many in our extended family who have received the thousands and thousands of messages of condolence from all over the UK and beyond these shores would like to say thank you to each and every one of you for your heartfelt love and support.”

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“I would also like to thank the press for their discretion at this time and for all the wonderful coverage that you have given Rik. It would have made him very happy. We always knew that Rik was well loved but we are all overwhelmed by so many joining us in our grief. I am sure that you all know Rik’s response would be something along the lines of, ‘Well thanks very much all of you… now f*** off!!!!’”

In November 2014, a memorial bench for Rik Mayall was unveiled in Hammersmith, London. Rosie Mayall and her siblings Bonnie Mayall and Sidney Mayall were present for the unveiling of the bench.