Richard Lewisa stand-up comedian best known to 21st century audiences as a star. HBOof”curb your enthusiasm” He died at his home on Tuesday night. Los Angeles. He was 76 years old.
Lewis He became a prominent comedian and actor in the 1980s, making numerous appearances on late-night television and eventually landing roles on television shows. ABC “Sitcom”everything but love” co-starred in oscar-Award winning actress jamie lee curtis 56 episodes throughout the four seasons.Lewis, actor and writer’s longtime friend larry davidhas a recurring role as a semi-fictionalized version of himself on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” appearing in the show’s 12th and final season, which is currently airing and streaming on HBO. Max.
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How did Lewis die?
Variety reported that Lewis died from his severe injuries on Tuesday. heart attack. Although he has struggled with drug and alcohol addiction throughout his career, he announced in 2023 that he had been diagnosed. parkinson’s disease. The diagnosis ended his stand-up career, and a series of surgeries prevented him from appearing on Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 11 in 2021.
Lewis appeared many times on “.tonight show“And that”David Letterman’s Late Show“In the 1980s and 1990s, coinciding with the release of several stand-up specials, including one in 1985.”suffering“, 1988”tired“And the 1990s”i am doomed” he said with self-deprecating humor.
Lewis appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm for 12 seasons and 25 years on the show, and longtime friend Larry David paid tribute to him Wednesday with a typically witty remark.
“Richard and I were born three days apart in the same hospital, and he has been like a brother to me for most of my life,” David said via HBO. “He had the rare combination of being the funniest person and also the kindest person. But today he made me sob, and for that I will never forgive him.”
Lewis is survived by his wife, Joyce Lapinski.
