Comedian Richard Lewis reveals Parkinson's diagnosis and retirement from stand-up comedy UPDATE: Rest In Peace

He been looking sick for years. Dude look like he was in his 30s during his Boku commercial days couldn’t believe how old he looked when he popped back up on Curb.
 
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Don’t ever “retire”. Just take it real fucking easy. And this is from a guy who went to a funeral of a Jamaican lady who died after turning in her retirement papers.


Just had a dude come out of retirement to work w us.

I tell people this all the time. He works 4 days/wk I tell him when u can’t, switch to 3.

As long as ur physically and mentally able……keep working.

Once u stop working…..for most, the decline is swift.

Carry on…
 

Why Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Susie Essman and Cheryl Hines didn’t address Richard Lewis’ death on Watch What Happens Live

The actor died at 76 on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack.
By
Emlyn Travis

Published on February 29, 2024
Bravo is clarifying why Curb Your Enthusiasm stars Susie Essman and Cheryl Hines did not address the passing of their castmate Richard Lewis during last night’s episode of Watch What Happens Live.

The series’ confirmed in a social media statement that the episode “was recorded earlier this week” prior to Lewis’ death at age 76 on Tuesday. It added, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of comedian Richard Lewis and send our heartfelt condolences to his friends, family and the cast of Curb Your Enthusiasm.”



While visiting the show, Essman and Hines were asked by host Andy Cohen about their favorite Curb episodes. “I have a lot of ‘em, but I’m gonna say ‘The Doll,'” Essman said, referring to the season 2 episode where Larry David’s character angers an ABC executive by cutting off the hair of her daughter’s antique doll and resorts to some very inventive measures in order to find her a new one.

“I would say the car wash,'” Hines added, a nod to the season 3 episode “The Grand Opening” in which her character, on a colon cleanse, ends up pooping herself after getting trapped in a car wash with Larry.

WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE WITH ANDY COHEN -- Episode 21038 -- Pictured: (l-r) Susie Essman, Cheryl Hines, Richard Lewis attends the STARZ' Blunt Talk series premiere on August 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Susie Essman, Cheryl Hines, and Richard Lewis.
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Lewis, who starred in a recurring role as a fictionalized version of himself on the HBO series, died of a heart attack on Tuesday, his publicist Jeff Abraham said. Last year, the comedian announced his retirement from stand-up and revealed that he had been living with Parkinson's disease, but noted that he would continue to write and act. He currently stars on the final season of Curb.

Hines, who played David's wife on the series, later paid tribute to him in a lengthy social media post on Wednesday. "When I was young I had the biggest crush on Richard Lewis," she wrote on Instagram. "He was the funniest person on stage and the most handsome comedian. Then when I was cast on Curb Your Enthusiasm, I got to work with him and it was a dream come true. Through the years I learned who Richard really was and the gifts he gave. Yes, he was the comedian I fell in love with, but he was also one of the most loving people I know. He would take time to tell the people he loved what they meant to him - especially in recent years."

"In between takes on Curb, he would tell me how special I was to him and how much he loved me," she concluded. "To be loved by Richard Lewis. A true gift. I love you Richard. You will be missed. Sending my love to Joyce and to all of Richard's family. Larry, Richard adored you. But you know that."
 

Richard Lewis honored in first Curb Your Enthusiasm episode since his death​

"Curb" paid tribute to the late comedian, who appeared in 42 episodes of the show.
By Dustin Nelson

Published on March 4, 2024


In his later years, Richard Lewis was best known for his role as a foil to Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm. So, it's only fitting that in the first episode after Lewis' death, the show paid tribute to the beloved comedian.

The show opened with a title card that simply read, "In memory of Richard Lewis, 1947–2024." It was accompanied by a headshot of the comedian.

Lewis died from a heart attack on Feb. 28 at age 76, his publicist, Jeff Abraham, confirmed. "His wife, Joyce Lapinsky, thanks everyone for all the love, friendship, and support and asks for privacy at this time," read a statement issued by Abraham.

CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, Richard Lewis

Richard Lewis on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'.
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David, a longtime friend and collaborator of Lewis, said, "Richard and I were born three days apart in the same hospital and for most of my life, he's been like a brother to me. He had that rare combination of being the funniest person and also the sweetest. But today he made me sob and for that I'll never forgive him."

Lewis returned to Curb Your Enthusiasm this year for its final season. A recent episode even had Lewis talking — rather, arguing — about his will. "I'm leaving you in my will," Lewis told David. "I'm tweaking it, and you're in it."

David responds angrily, insisting he doesn't need the money and doesn't want to be in the will.

"When I die, I want you to know how much I cared about you," Lewis says. "You're my best friend. You're getting it."

"Oh my god," David says, ending the argument. "F--- you."
 

Why Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Susie Essman and Cheryl Hines didn’t address Richard Lewis’ death on Watch What Happens Live

The actor died at 76 on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack.
By
Emlyn Travis

Published on February 29, 2024
Bravo is clarifying why Curb Your Enthusiasm stars Susie Essman and Cheryl Hines did not address the passing of their castmate Richard Lewis during last night’s episode of Watch What Happens Live.

The series’ confirmed in a social media statement that the episode “was recorded earlier this week” prior to Lewis’ death at age 76 on Tuesday. It added, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of comedian Richard Lewis and send our heartfelt condolences to his friends, family and the cast of Curb Your Enthusiasm.”



While visiting the show, Essman and Hines were asked by host Andy Cohen about their favorite Curb episodes. “I have a lot of ‘em, but I’m gonna say ‘The Doll,'” Essman said, referring to the season 2 episode where Larry David’s character angers an ABC executive by cutting off the hair of her daughter’s antique doll and resorts to some very inventive measures in order to find her a new one.

“I would say the car wash,'” Hines added, a nod to the season 3 episode “The Grand Opening” in which her character, on a colon cleanse, ends up pooping herself after getting trapped in a car wash with Larry.

WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE WITH ANDY COHEN -- Episode 21038 -- Pictured: (l-r) Susie Essman, Cheryl Hines, Richard Lewis attends the STARZ' Blunt Talk series premiere on August 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.' Blunt Talk series premiere on August 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Susie Essman, Cheryl Hines, and Richard Lewis.
CHARLES SYKES/BRAVO; MICHAEL KOVAC/GETTY IMAGES
Lewis, who starred in a recurring role as a fictionalized version of himself on the HBO series, died of a heart attack on Tuesday, his publicist Jeff Abraham said. Last year, the comedian announced his retirement from stand-up and revealed that he had been living with Parkinson's disease, but noted that he would continue to write and act. He currently stars on the final season of Curb.

Hines, who played David's wife on the series, later paid tribute to him in a lengthy social media post on Wednesday. "When I was young I had the biggest crush on Richard Lewis," she wrote on Instagram. "He was the funniest person on stage and the most handsome comedian. Then when I was cast on Curb Your Enthusiasm, I got to work with him and it was a dream come true. Through the years I learned who Richard really was and the gifts he gave. Yes, he was the comedian I fell in love with, but he was also one of the most loving people I know. He would take time to tell the people he loved what they meant to him - especially in recent years."

"In between takes on Curb, he would tell me how special I was to him and how much he loved me," she concluded. "To be loved by Richard Lewis. A true gift. I love you Richard. You will be missed. Sending my love to Joyce and to all of Richard's family. Larry, Richard adored you. But you know that."
I wanna see this interview.



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