Richard Lewis, the comedian renowned for his role in “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” has died at the age of 76.
His publicist, Jeff Abraham of Jonas Public Relations, confirmed Lewis’s passing, stating that he died peacefully at his Los Angeles residence on Tuesday night after experiencing a heart attack.
Lewis’s wife, Joyce Lapinsky, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support and requested privacy during this period of mourning.
In April, Lewis disclosed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and subsequently retired from stand-up comedy.
“I have Parkinson’s disease, but I’m under a doctor’s care and everything is cool,” Lewis shared in a video message posted on social media at the time. “I’m finished with standup. I’m just focusing on writing and acting from here on out.”
Reflecting on the challenges he faced over the past few years, Lewis recounted his decision to step back from touring while at the pinnacle of his career. “After 50 years almost, I’m just going to call it quits,” Lewis recalled. “And I felt great about that. And then out of the blue, the s–t hit the fan.”