Larry David, 76, has responded to the tragic demise of Richard Lewis with a somber assertion given to HBO and Selection. The actors labored alongside one another on Curb Your Enthusiasm, which is presently airing its twelfth season. “Richard and I had been born three days aside in the identical hospital and for many of my life he’s been like a brother to me,” Larry wrote. “He had that uncommon mixture of being the funniest individual and likewise the sweetest. However at present he made me sob and for that I’ll by no means forgive him.”
Richard, whose demise by coronary heart assault was revealed on February 28, per Selection, 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 had been buddies for a few years, as they knew one another since they had been preteens at summer time camp.
Larry David and his late ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ co-star Richard Lewis. (Charley Gallay/FilmMagic for HBO)
Almost one 12 months earlier than Richard died, he introduced his retirement from comedy after a analysis of Parkinson’s illness. “Hey hear, I simply wrapped a few weeks in the past season 12 of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and it was simply an incredible season and I’m so grateful to be part of that present,” he stated in a video shared through X in April 2023. “However you already know the final three and a half years, I’ve had type of a rocky time and other people stated, ‘I haven’t heard from you, are you continue to touring?’”
Through the clip, the Something however Love alum additionally revealed that he underwent surgical procedure a number of occasions. “I had 4 surgical procedures again to again to again to again, it was unimaginable, I couldn’t imagine it, it was dangerous luck, however that’s life,” Richard defined. “I’m completed with stand-up. I’m simply specializing in writing and appearing. I’ve Parkinson’s illness however I’m underneath a physician’s care and all the things is cool. I really like my spouse, I really like my little pet canine and I really like all my buddies and my followers. And now you already know the place it’s been on the final three and a half years. God bless you.”
Richard is survived by his spouse, Joyce Lapinsky, who he married in 2005. On the time of his demise, HBO additionally launched an announcement. “We’re heartbroken to study that Richard Lewis has handed away. His comedic brilliance, wit and expertise had been unmatched,” the observe learn. “Richard will at all times be a cherished member of the HBO and Curb Your Enthusiasm households, our heartfelt condolences exit to his household, buddies and all of the followers who might rely on Richard to brighten their days with laughter.”
