Richard Lewis retires
If his notoriety in France was limited, Richard Lewis was a living legend of stand-up and humor in the United States. Died of cardiac arrest at the age of 76, on February 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, he revealed himself on stage and in Tonight’s show in the 1970s, before experiencing wider recognition in the 1980s and 1990s, a recurring guest on David Letterman’s shows. Genius of a dark humorneurotic and full of self-irony, Richard Lewis laughed at everything and above all at himself, not hesitating to discuss his alcoholism and drug addiction in public.
Appeared in a few films, notably The sacred Robin Hood by Mel Brooks, Drunk AND Leaving Las Vegas in 1995, Broadway Therapy in 2014 it is above all on television that we notice it most, with series Everything except love between 1989 and 1992, but above all in his role alongside Larry David for the cult series Larry David and his belly button. A recurring actor in this exceptional comedy show, Richard Lewis participates in 27 episodes in which his friendship with Larry David moves as much as it makes people laugh.
Larry David and Jamie Lee Curtis’ tribute
Following the announcement of his death, Larry David released a touching statement via HBO.
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. He had that rare combination of being the funniest and sweetest person at the same time. But today he made me cry and I will never forgive him for that.
The actress Jamie Lee Curtis, his acting partner Everything except lovehe expressed on Instagram.
The director Paul Feig, but also Cheryl Hines, leading actress of Larry and his belly buttonas well as Mark Hamill, among others, expressed their sadness and all the consideration they had for Richard Lewis.
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