Curb Your Enthusiasm actor Richard Lewis has died

Richard Lewisthe comedian recognized for sharing the spotlight with Larry David on the Curb Your Enthusiasm series, he died at 76 years old at his home in Los Angeles due to a heart attack, the HBO network, which broadcast the program, confirmed this to the Hollywood media.

Richard Lewis had abandoned the cycle in 2021 to recover from three heart surgeries and Last April he revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s diseasehowever he had reappeared unexpectedly in a few episodes.

The actor has had a long career that began on the small screen in 1979 and achieved popularity in the 1980s thanks to various appearances in films Tonight’s show and Late Show with David Letterman, featuring monologues where he developed a funny, dark and neurotic charactervery similar to the renowned brand of humor practiced by his partner Larry David.

In addition to his humorous specials, he also achieved great recognition on television when he shared the billboard from 1989 with Jamie Lee Curtis on broadcast Everything except loveaired on the ABC network.

His work in cinema

In cinema it could be seen in dramas such as Goodbye to Las Vegashero Nicola Gabbia AND Elizabeth Shue; AND Drunk, where he played an alcoholic; and in comedies like The Mad, Mad Adventures of Robin HoodFrom Mel Brooks.

Lewis He considered himself a survivor after years of battling his addictions to alcoholism, cocaine and methamphetamine.and depression and anxiety; and he stated that he had started a recovery process after his colleague’s death John Candyin 1994.

In statements broadcast by HBO to the Hollywood media, Larry David expressed his regret for the death of his colleague: “Richard and I were born three days apart in the same hospital and For most of my life he was like a brother to me.. She had that rare combination of being the funniest person and also the sweetest. But today he made me cry and I will never forgive him for that.”

The television network said: “We are heartbroken to learn that Richard Lewis has passed. His comedic brilliance, intelligence and talent were unmatched. Richard will always be a beloved member of the HBO and HBO families. Curb your enthusiasmOur deepest condolences to his family, friends and all the fans who could count on Richard to brighten their days with laughter.”