Rik Mayall Dead: 'Drop Dead Fred' Comedian Dies at 56, Twitter Fans Offer Shocked #RIP Condolences & Memories

Reports confirm that popular British actor and comedian Rik Mayall died early Monday morning (June 9). Th beloved "Drop Dead Fred" actor was 56-years-old.

Details surrounding Mayall's untimely death still remain unknown. The funnyman's management team confirmed the sad news on Monday just hours after his passing. An official, more detailed statement will follow soon. Stay tuned for updates.

Fans have since flooded Twitter, offering their heartfelt condolences and memories:

@sonsharico: "RIP Rik Mayall. Terrible news. A real comedy genius."

@Nickhare39Nick: "Just heard the sad and tragic news about #RikMayall. My favorites of his #theyoungones, #kevinturvey #dropdeadfred. Highly underrated IMHO."

@philiptennyson: "Rik Mayall's style of comedy was in a league of it's own, rest in peace."

@sweettrick: "I am completely saddened about the death of Rik Mayall, he was my hero RIP Rick/Richie/Lord Flashheart/Drop Dead Fred you were a legend."

@thefeverfew: "#RikMayall 'Snot face, wake UP!'"

@Just_Kyla: "Truly saddened by the news about Rik Mayall passing. He was my absolute favourite in Blackadder as Lord Flasheart."

@ianjohnsonsound: "In complete shock following the tragic news about Rik Mayall. RIP comedy legend, 'People's poet' and not forgetting Kevin Turvey. #RIPRik."

@lsenerazzurra: "Rik Mayall, the man with the sickest kind of humor in the history of sick humor! You will be missed..."

@JiminyRichard: "Phoned my mum to see if she'd heard about Rik Mayall's passing, sister was crying her eyes out. He was such a big part of our childhood."

@mullen_denise: "Cannot believe comedy genius Rik Mayall has died! Cried with laughter many times at his work. Rip."

Mayall leaves behind his wife and their three children. Some of his stand-out work in film and television includes "The Young Ones," "The New Statesman," "The Snow Queen," and "Jesus Christ Superstar."

And of course, "Drop Dead Fred" -

RIP, Rik Mayall. Thoughts and condolences go out to Mayall's family, friends, and fans during this sorrowful time.