Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, best known for his role in Curb Your Enthusiasm, has died at 76 following a heart attack. Lewis, renowned for his neurotic wit and distinctive comedic style, left a lasting mark on stand-up and television.
His longtime friend and Anything But Love co-star Jamie Lee Curtis credited him with helping her maintain sobriety, calling his support “one of the greatest gifts” of her life. Tributes poured in from across the entertainment world, including from Larry David and Cheryl Hines, who celebrated Lewis’s generosity, humor, and humanity.
Curtis, in her heartfelt message, reflected on their decades-long friendship and his profound influence on those around him. As fans and colleagues mourn his passing, Curtis wished that Richard Lewis may “rest in laughter,” a fitting farewell to a beloved comic whose legacy transcends generations.
