Richard Lewis, long-time stand-up comedian and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" cast member, passed away on February 27, aged 76, after suffering a heart attack, his publicist Jeff Abraham has confirmed. Lewis revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis in April 2023, and last appeared in "Curb" season 12, episode three.
From childhood friend Larry David to the actors and celebrities that had crossed paths with Lewis, the tributes poured in — with many people sharing their favorite Lewis moments on "Curb," which he starred in for 24 years as a fictionalized version of himself.
Larry David on the death of Richard Lewis >> pic.twitter.com/rN1nUz7dJU
— Daniel Arkin (@d_arkin) February 28, 2024
Fans' favorite "Curb" moments:
Richard Lewis and Larry David's first and last fights on Curb. 💔 pic.twitter.com/9oybfMcBMn
— Mulvaholland Drive (@Seinpeaks) February 29, 2024
Richard Lewis was actually the one to warn Larry David about Shaq coming off the bench so pic.twitter.com/4SpG9zPztQ
— Rob Lopez (@r0bato) February 28, 2024
My fave clip from Richard Lewis lmfaoooooooooo RIP pic.twitter.com/JCHzQDhWzC
— ANA is a G (@_anamaniac) February 28, 2024
Richard Lewis and Larry's friendship was always one of the best parts of Curb. RIP. pic.twitter.com/t86XW2DTRp
— Tyler Conway (@jtylerconway) February 28, 2024
RIP Richard Lewis pic.twitter.com/Fi36CXZljT
— MR. MITCH (@gladstoned420) February 28, 2024
one of my favorite Richard Lewis clips from Curb. Richard’s girlfriend tells him she’s decided to get breast reduction surgery after seeing a doctor about a mole that Larry pointed out. “this isn’t algebra, this is my life” is so funny pic.twitter.com/Hb8jS1PfVz
— Tim Harkonnen Jr. (@SnackPr0tein) February 28, 2024
RIP Richard Lewis pic.twitter.com/iaAmi4kguT
— no context curb your enthusiasm (@ProManimalUnity) February 28, 2024
Absolutely no way anyone will ever make me think that Richard Lewis didn't legitimately make Larry David laugh here pic.twitter.com/H3l9PTwdUC
— GHTT #UTFR (@lperiofficial) February 28, 2024
Crazy that this scene was on Curb two episodes ago. RIP to Richard Lewis 😂😂🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/KqroqrQfi8
— Beezy430 (@beezy430) February 29, 2024
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— Chit Chat Stocks (@chitchatstocks) February 28, 2024
Appreciate this 1hr+ of Richard Lewis comedy gold. RIP pic.twitter.com/SQL6ljvA1d
Tributes
I didn't think Richard would be able to make the Curb premier last month. He didn't. The next day after the premier he sent me this text. This is the kind of man he was. pic.twitter.com/d7wR0qjuhk
— Saverio Guerra (@saverio825) February 29, 2024
He would take time to tell the people he loved what they meant to him. In between takes on Curb, he would tell me how special I was to him and how much he loved me.
— Cheryl Hines (@CherylHines) February 28, 2024
To be loved by Richard Lewis. A true gift.
I love you Richard. You will be missed. #RichardLewis pic.twitter.com/7zJzKVPSfH
Remember.
— Steve Martin (@UnrealBluegrass) February 29, 2024
Richard Lewis .
Thanks.@TheRichardLewis pic.twitter.com/UutM6L7AW9
Absolutely devastated by this news. Richard was my hero when I was a standup. I was lucky enough to get to know him and he was the most wonderful man. So supportive and kind and truly one of the funniest people on the planet. You will be missed, my friend. https://t.co/NX4G9i39xX
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) February 28, 2024
I never met a kinder, more empathetic comedy genius. He was so funny. And deep. As a stand up he was really iconic in the 70s. Cool, funny, self deprecating and hip. He was a friend to my parents and the whole Stiller family. As a kid i remember seeing him at the Improv and… https://t.co/0aRA3xLTGR
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) February 28, 2024
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