One of the most influential comedians of the 20th century has died. Richard Lewis was 76 years old.
Mourning in the art world! One of the world's greatest comedians died at the age of 76 on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, after a heart attack. Comedian and actor Richard Lewis was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease a year ago and announced he was stepping away from the spotlight.
Comedian and actor Richard Lewis died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 76 after suffering a heart attack. A year ago, he announced that he was suffering from Parkinson's disease and was retiring from stand-up comedy.
Richard Lewis was known for his role in the hit comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm, as well as appearances on a number of television shows, including NBC's The Tonight Show and The Late Show with David Letterman. Lewis' film roles include the 1993 comedy Robin Hood: Men in Tights, the 1995 drama Leaving Las Vegas and the 1997 romantic comedy Hugo Poole and the Drunkards, in which he played an alcoholic and drug addict who struggles with the temptation to drink. them every night.
Among the "most influential comedians of the 20th century"
He was also listed by GQ magazine as one of the "most influential comedians of the 20th century" and was ranked 45th on Comedy Central's 2004 list of the 100 "greatest stand-up actors of all time".
“Watching his stand-up is like attending a very funny and often dark therapy session,” the Los Angeles Times wrote in 2014. Philadelphia's City Paper called him "the Jimi Hendrix of monologues," and Mel Brooks once said he "may be the Franz Kafka of modern comedy," according to theguardian.com.
Richard Lewis is one of the biggest names in comedy. He made a name for himself in the industry due to his talent and also for always wearing black clothes.
