Iconic ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Star and Comedian – Sky Bulletin
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Veteran stand-up comic and actor Richard Lewis, known for his recurring character role on the hit show Curb Your Enthusiasm, has passed away at age 76.
Publicist Jeff Abraham released a statement to TVLine confirming that “Richard Lewis succumbed to a heart attack and passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home last night. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Lapinsky, who is grateful for the outpouring of affection and seeks privacy during this sorrowful time.”
Lewis’s health had been in decline following his disclosure last April of a Parkinson’s diagnosis. Despite his prognosis, Lewis expressed optimism due to a late-onset diagnosis and effective medication, stating, “I’m on the right meds, so I’m cool.”
The comedian first gained major recognition in the 80s wearing his signature all-black attire and masterfully crafting a humor of the darker shades. His rise included appearances on shows like The Tonight Show and Late Night With David Letterman, as well as starring in HBO specials. Later, in 1989, he acted with Jamie Lee Curtis in ABC’s sitcom Anything But Love, depicting the romantic tensions between Chicago magazine coworkers.
Lewis’s performances spanned various roles, including the mischievous Prince John in 1993’s Robin Hood: Men in Tights, a recurring character on 7th Heaven, and his most renowned part as a fictionalized version of himself in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David’s close friend yet simultaneous antagonist. His contributions to the latter included over forty episodes, with one as recent as the ongoing twelfth season.
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