Comedian Richard Lewis died aged 76 (Portal/Danny Moloshok/File Photo)
The recognized ones comedian and American actor Richard Lewisfamous for his co-starring role with Larry David He did this in the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm and the film Robin Hood: Men in Tights deceased aged 76 years. With a career that made him one of the biggest names in the world of comedy, the artist stood out for his talent and special sense of humor.
According to his publicist Jeff Abraham, Lewis “He passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles.” this Tuesday evening “after he a Heart attack“.
In April last year, the comedian revealed he was suffering from the disease Parkinson's, a situation that led him to announce his retirement from the stage. However, his passion for acting kept him active and participated in the twelfth season of Curb your enthusiasmwhich is currently airing on HBO.
Named one of the 50 Greatest Comedians of All Time by Comedy Central, his battle with Parkinson's disease marked the final years of his life (Portal/Phil McCarten)
His wife, Joyce Lapinskyshared through Lewis' rep his thanks to “everyone for all the love, friendship and support.” Please request privacy at this time“.
HBO, where the comedian made a significant impact, honored his legacy in a statement. “Lewis' genius, wit and comedic talent were unparalleled,” said the network, which also offered condolences to the comedian's family and stressed that he will always be “an important member” within the HBO and Curb “families.” Your enthusiasm.
On his part Larry David, creator of the famous sitcom and close friend of Richard, shared his pain over his departure in a statement. “Richard and I were born three days apart in the same hospital and he was like a brother to me for most of my life,” she said. “She had the rare combination of being both the funniest and sweetest person. But today he made me cry and I will never forgive him for that.”
Jamie Lee Curtis, Lewis' romantic co-star in Anything But Love, said goodbye to the actor and revealed the “great chemistry” they had (Instagram @jamieleecutis)
In a moving tribute on Instagram: Jamie Lee CurtisLewis' romantic co-star on the ABC series, Anything but love (1989)He said goodbye to the actor for the last time. In addition to revealing the “Great chemistry” She said Lewis made her “laugh, which is the one thing a strong, capable woman can't do for herself.”
“He’s also the reason I’m sober. He helped me. I will forever be grateful to him for this act of grace alone. He found love with Joyce and that, along with his sobriety, was of course the most important thing to him. I'm crying as I write this. Strange way to thank a sweet and funny man. Feel free to laugh, Richard,” he wrote.
Known as Comedian's comedianLewis' career was productive and varied. He debuted on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1974 and became one Late night comedy reference. His unique style is characterized by the exploration of his own anxiety disorder in energetic sketches and his distinctive black clothing made him the “Prince of Pain” within the comedy scene.
Richard Lewis at a charity event in Los Angeles (EFE/Adam Davis)
Lewis didn't just shine in the stand up and television, but also in the movie theater. He stood out in roles ranging from Prince John to Prince John Robin Hood: Men in Tights From Mel Brooks to a struggling alcoholic who delves into drama with the film Drunks, proving his versatility as a performer. As a testament to Lewis' extraordinary talent, Brooks called him “The Franz Kafka of contemporary comedy”highlighting his unique ability to transform fear into art.
Named one of the 50 Greatest Comedians of All Time by Comedy Central and one of the “Most Influential Comedians of the 20th Century” by GQ Magazine, Richard Lewis has had an undeniable impact on comedy. Additionally, his involvement in charity work through events such as Comic Relief and Comedy Gives Back demonstrated his commitment to making a difference through his comedy performances.
In 2014, the Los Angeles Times described his monologues as “a funny and often dark therapy session” (Portal/Kevork Djansezian)
In 2014, the Los Angeles Times described his stand-up comedy as “a funny and often dark therapy session,” while the Philadelphia City Paper called him the “Jimi Hendrix of stand-up comedians.”