Katie Couric Instagram – Richard Lewis, the beloved comedian and actor who was also known for his role on Curb Your Enthusiasm, has died. He was 76. 💔 Lewis’ rep Jeff Abraham confirmed the news in a statement to @people on Wednesday. “Comedian/Actor Richard Lewis passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles last night after suffering a heart attack,” the statement read. “His wife, Joyce Lapinsky, thanks everyone for all the love, friendship and support and asks for privacy at this time.” Lewis had previously announced his Parkinson’s diagnosis in April 2023 after dealing with it privately since 2021, retiring from his comedy career as a result. Lewis was best known for his trademark self-deprecating humor, which he showed in countless standup performances and TV and film roles. He held a long-standing role on Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, appearing in more than 40 episodes between 2000 and 2021. He was also known for being a regular guest on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Howard Stern Show. Lewis’s Curb Your Enthusiasm co-star Larry David paid tribute to his friend in a statement to @hbo saying, “Richard and I were born three days apart in the same hospital and for most of my life he’s been like a brother to me. 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.” #news #richardlewis #comedy #curbyourenthusiasm #larrydavid