Richard Lewis, best known for his humor and unique role on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” has died at the age of 76.
Lewis had been suffering from Parkinson’s Disease for some time before his death at his home in Los Angeles last night. He revealed the diagnosis in April 2023.
Actor Richard Lewis Died At Age 76
Lewis’ painful death was confirmed by his publicist, Jeff Abraham, who revealed that the veteran comedian died after suffering a heart attack last night.
“His wife, Joyce Lapinsky, thanks everyone for all the love, friendship and support and asks for privacy at this time,” his rep said in a statement to Deadline.
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The late actor had a distinguished Hollywood career dating back to the late 1970s, after which he rose to fame in the 1980s and 90s for his appearances on “The Tonight Show” and “Late Show With David Letterman.” However, his most notable performance was with his good friend Larry David in “Bendung Semangat Anda.”
Lewis played a fictional version of himself on the hit HBO show, which ran for 12 seasons. However, he withdrew from season 11 in 2021, citing his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.
“Luckily I got it late in life, and they say you grow very slowly if at all and I’m on the right medication and it’s good,” Lewis said in a statement at the time. “I just want you to know that’s where it happened. I’m done with standup, I just focus on writing and acting. I have Parkinson’s disease, but I’m under the doctor’s care, and everything is fine, and I love my wife, I love my little dog, and I love all my friends and fans.”
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Throughout his career, Lewis has never shied away from discussing his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. He was an avid user of cocaine and crystal meth before becoming sober after being partly inspired by the death of John Candy in 1994.
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