The Legacy of Richard Lewis
Richard Lewis, the stand-up comedian renowned for his acerbic and dark sense of humour, rose to fame in the 1970s and '80s. Transitioning seamlessly, he ventured into acting, gracing films like "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" and making memorable appearances as himself on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm." He passed away on Tuesday at his Los Angeles residence, aged 76.
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Brooklyn-born Lewis began performing stand-up comedy in the early 1970s while working a day job in advertising and by the end of the decade had risen to the forefront of his generation of comedians. He was a regular on late-night talk shows through the 1980s and starred alongside Jamie Lee Curtis on the ABC TV comedy "Anything But Love." He made several film appearances in the 1990s, most notably in "Robin Hood: Men in Tights." In later years, he was best known for playing a version of himself as Larry David's friend on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," in which the two men bickered relentlessly.
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Richard Lewis's passing was confirmed by his publicist, Jeff Abraham, citing a heart attack as the cause. Last year, the comedian disclosed his battle with Parkinson's disease, a journey he faced with courage and resilience. As tributes pour in from the entertainment industry, his dear friend David expressed, "He had that rare combination of being the funniest person and also the sweetest.”
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