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Ade Edmondson was a big presence in comedy during the 80s. Ade Edmondson is an important figure. and Rik MayallThey were both behind successful shows like. Bottom.
The famous actor Mayall. died suddenly in 2014 from a heart attack. at just 56 years old, shocking his family and fans.
Nearly 10 years after Mayall's passing, his comedy partner still misses having the input of the Young Ones star. A few months ago he made Desert Island Discs listeners cry with a story about Mayall, and now he has revealed even more about their deep friendship.
In a documentary that aired from 1991 to 1995 on the Desert Island Discs, he shared a tribute to Mayall that made listeners sob. the presenter dedicated a story to Mayall.
In a documentary about their beloved show, the 67-year-old almost cried when talking about his best friend. show Bottomseries that ran from 1991 to 1995 on the BBCThe 67-year-old almost cried when discussing his best friend in a documentary on their beloved show, which aired from 1991 to 1995.
‘It’s very strange being in a world without [him],’ he shared in Bottom: Exposed. ‘It’s strange to think that he didn’t know anything about Brexit, didn’t know about Covid.’
Edmondson sat in the middle of the famous Bottom sofa, surrounded by the familiar set as he discussed their love for comedy and each other.
He got emotional and continued: ‘I mentioned…. the way we used to write each other’s characters and were in love with each other’s characters – I miss that love.
‘Yeah, I miss that other opinion of me. A very loving opinion.’