Lewis announced his retirement from stand-up last year and disclosed that he had Parkinson’s disease.
His publicist, Jeff Abraham, said Lewis passed away peacefully after a heart attack.
Lewis announced his retirement from stand-up last year anddisclosed that he had been living with Parkinson’s disease.
Richard Lewis in 2014.Rebecca Sapp/WireImage
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 also delivered scene-stealing supporting turns in numerous films, such asRobin Hood: Men in TightsandLeaving Las Vegas.
Lewis began his long run onCurb Your Enthusiasmin 2000, in theHBOcomedy’s first episode.
HBO said in a statement Wednesday, “We are heartbroken to learn that Richard Lewis has passed away.
His comedic brilliance, wit and talent were unmatched.
