Actor Richard Lewis has passed away. The beloved stand-up comedian, who became most famous in recent years for playing a fictionalized version of himself on Curb Your Enthusiasm, died on Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack, his publicist Jeff Abraham confirmed to Deadline.
He was 76. The Daddy Dearest alum had been living with Parkinson’s disease, a diagnosis he made public in April 2023. Related: Star Trek Actor Kenneth Mitchell Dead At 49 As a comic, Richard made his first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1974 and quickly became a regular on the late-night scene, becoming known for his self-deprecating humor and neurosis.
Alongside with multiple hit comedy specials, Richard also acted in several movies and TV shows. A spokesperson for HBO told CNN his “comedic brilliance, wit and talent were unmatched.” Larry David also mourned the loss, telling the outlet: Aw.
Such a tough loss. Jamie Lee Curtis, who co-starred with Richard in the sitcom Anything but Love for four seasons, also paid tribute.
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