Rik Mayall's wife says the comedian "suffered an acute cardiac event" before his death at their home on Monday.
Barbara Robbins said it happened after the comic returned from a morning run.
Her comments follow the West London Coroner's Office saying the post-mortem examination had proved inconclusive and further tests were required.
A pioneer of the 1980s alternative comedy scene, Mayall starred in shows including The Young Ones and Bottom.
In a statement, Ms Robbins 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."
She also thanked the public for their messages of support and the press "for their discretion at this time and for all the wonderful coverage that you have given Rik - it would have made him very happy".
"We always knew that Rik was well loved but we are all overwhelmed by so many joining us in our grief," she added.
The star's cameo in Blackadder was one of his most beloved roles
Mayall's daughter Bonnie paid tribute to her "generous, foul-mouthed and hysterical father" in a Facebook post.
"My dad was loved not only by my family, but by many many others. We will never forget him and neither will the world.
"RIP to the man, the myth, the legend. My idol now and forever. We love you daddy."
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