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Richard Philip Lewis (June 29, 1947 – February 27, 2024) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Lewis came to prominence in the 1980s and became known for his dark , neurotic , and self-deprecating humor.
Feb 29, 2024 · Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, whose self-deprecating humor and acerbic wit in shows like “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Anything but Love” entertained audiences for decades, has died,...
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Feb 28, 2024 · Updated 2:20 PM PDT, February 28, 2024. NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname “The Prince of Pain,” has died. He was 76.
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Feb 28, 2024 · Richard Lewis, the stand-up comedian who first achieved fame in the 1970s and ’80s with his trademark acerbic, dark sense of humor, and who later parlayed that quality into an acting career...
Feb 28, 2024 · February 28, 2024 12:57pm. Richard Lewis Rebecca Sapp/WireImage. Richard Lewis, the master of self-deprecating comedy who whined his way to stardom with stand-up TV specials, a sold-out...
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Feb 28, 2024 · Richard Lewis, who played a semi-fictionalized version of himself in the HBO comedy series, passed away from a heart attack at his Los Angeles home. He was known for his neurotic, self-deprecating style of comedy and his candidness about his struggles with addiction and Parkinson’s disease.
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Feb 29, 2024 · The stand-up comedian and actor, known for his self-deprecating humour and role in the HBO show, passed away after a heart attack. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and retired from comedy last year.
