Barbara Robbin said her family had received "thousands and thousands of messages of condolence" from around the world
Comedian Rik Mayall's wife has confirmed the TV star died from an "acute cardiac event" as she paid tribute to her "darling" husband.
A post-mortem examination into the 56-year-old's death today proved 'inconclusive' but his wife Barbara says the family now know he suffered the 'acute cardiac event' at home.
She said: "We now know that our darling Rik suffered an 'acute cardiac event' at our home around midday on June 9th.
"He had just returned from his usual run and many people had seen him that morning."
Mrs Mayall thanked the press "for their discretion" and "all the wonderful coverage", adding: "It would have made him very happy."
She added: "I am sure that you all know Rik's response would be something along the lines of.....' well thanks very much all of you.............now f*** off!!!'"
West London Coroner's Court today said further tests were needed to establish the cause of the star's death.
The Young Ones, Bottom and Blackadder star was found dead by wife Barbara at their southwest London home on Monday.
Barbara said her family had received "thousands and thousands of messages of condolence" from around the world.
She said: "We always knew that Rik was well loved but we are all overwhelmed by so many joining us in our grief."
Rik's youngest daughter paid a touching tribute to her dad this week, describing him as "my wonderful, generous, foul mouthed and hysterical father".
Writing on Facebook, his daughter Bonnie Mayall, 18, said: "My dad was loved not only by my family, but by many many others.
"We will never forget him and neither will the world.
"R.I.P to the man, the myth, the legend - my wonderful, generous, foul mouthed and hysterical father. My idol now and forever.
"We love you daddy."
The couple had three children, Rosie, 28, Sidney, 26, and 19-year-old Bonnie.
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