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Larry David, 76, has responded to the tragic loss of life of Richard Lewis with a somber assertion given to HBO and Variety. The actors labored alongside one another on Curb Your Enthusiasm, which is at the moment airing its twelfth season. “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,” Larry wrote. “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.”
Richard, whose loss of life by coronary heart assault was revealed on February 28, per Variety, appeared on the very first episode of the hit comedy sequence in 2000. Most not too long ago, the actor filmed an episode for Season 12 of the present, which premiered on February 4. Larry and his late colleague have been associates for a few years, as they knew one another since they have been preteens at summer time camp.
Nearly one 12 months earlier than Richard died, he introduced his retirement from comedy after a prognosis of Parkinson’s illness. “Hey listen, I just wrapped a couple of weeks ago season 12 of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and it was just an amazing season and I’m so grateful to be a part of that show,” he stated in a video shared through X in April 2023. “But you know the last three and a half years, I’ve had sort of a rocky time and people said, ‘I haven’t heard from you, are you still touring?’”
During the clip, the Anything however Love alum additionally revealed that he underwent surgical procedure a number of instances. “I had four surgeries back to back to back to back, it was incredible, I couldn’t believe it, it was bad luck, but that’s life,” Richard defined. “I’m finished with stand-up. I’m just focusing on writing and acting. I have Parkinson’s disease but I’m under a doctor’s care and everything is cool. I love my wife, I love my little puppy dog and I love all my friends and my fans. And now you know where it’s been at the last three and a half years. God bless you.”
Richard is survived by his spouse, Joyce Lapinsky, who he married in 2005. At the time of his loss of life, HBO additionally launched a press release. “We are heartbroken to learn that Richard Lewis has passed away. His comedic brilliance, wit and talent were unmatched,” the be aware learn. “Richard will always be a cherished member of the HBO and Curb Your Enthusiasm families, our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and all the fans who could count on Richard to brighten their days with laughter.”