A new ‘Bottom’ bench has been unveiled in memory of Rik Mayall.
The iconic seat from the BBC Two sitcom has been re-installed by Hammersmith Council in honour of the show’s late star following a petition from 7,000 fans to have the bench reinstated.
The petition came after Rik – who passed away aged 56 in June this year – claimed the bench from the series’ opening sequence had been removed in a radio interview shortly before his death, reports The Telegraph newspaper.
Hammersmith council unveiled the bench yesterday (14.11.14) which is inscribed with a touching tribute to the comedian who died suddenly from an "acute cardiac event" at his home in Barnes, south-west London, following his morning run.
It reads: "In Memory of The Man, The Myth, The Legend".
Fans of the late star flooded the corner of Queen Caroline Street and Hammersmith Bridge Road – close to where an unofficial blue plaque has been installed in memory of the actor – to watch the unveiling.
A tribute written by Nigel Planner, Rik’s ‘Young Ones’ co-star was also read out to the crowd who could be heard singing along to the show’s theme tune.
Rik Mayall Bottom bench unveiled
