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On what would have been the 60th birthday of the late comedian, social media has been abuzz with the #RikMayallDay hashtag.

An unofficial day to celebrate the beloved funnyman's career, fans have been paying tribute to a tremendous comic writer and performer.

Here are 25 of the best lines and jokes across Mayall's brilliantly funny career, from The Young Ones and Bottom to The New Statesman.

25 of Rik Mayall's greatest quotes and jokes