Hundreds of Rik Mayall fans have taken to Twitter to pay their final respects to the late comedy star with a series of selfies using the hashtag #FlickForRik.

Jason McGuire, Jon Morter and Steevi Tbfm Diamond set up the Facebook page following the news of his death.

Twitter tributes from celebrities after the death of Rik Mayall, aged 56.

The British comedian and former Manchester drama student Rik Mayall has died at the age of 56.