Days after it was announced that Curb your enthusiasm Star Richard Lewis has died at the age of 76, more details about the late actor’s death have been revealed.
According PEOPLE, Lewis’ rep confirmed that he died “peacefully” at his Los Angeles home after suffering “cardiopulmonary arrest” on February 27. His death certificate, obtained by The explosion, He also revealed that Parkinson’s disease was listed as his secondary cause of death.
The explosion Additionally, it reports that Lewis’ resting place will be the Temple of Aaron Cemetery, which is located in Roseville, Minnesota.
Lewis’ representative previously broke the news in a statement. “Comedian and actor Richard Lewis passed away peacefully last night at his Los Angeles home after suffering a heart attack. His wife, Joyce Lapinsky, thanks everyone for all the love, friendship and support and asks for privacy at this time.”
An HBO spokesperson also issued a statement regarding the actor’s death. “We are heartbroken to learn that Richard Lewis has passed away. His comedic brilliance, wit and talent were incomparable.”
“Richard will always be a beloved member of the HBO and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ families, our deepest condolences to his family, friends and all the fans who could count on Richard to brighten their days with laughter.”
Richard Lewis was ‘pretty well’ as he battled Parkinson’s weeks before his death
Just weeks before his shocking death, Richard Lewis spoke with PEOPLE about how he was doing amid his long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
“I’ve had some occasional difficulty walking due to Parkinson’s in recent years,” he said. “It’s not important. I’m coping well so far, but I didn’t want to spend five or six hours mingling with so many people. “It’s just asking for problems.”
Although he said he was disappointed to miss the season 12 premiere party because Curb your enthusiasm, Lewis was optimistic. “All things considered, I’m doing pretty well.”
In April 2023, Richard Lewis spoke about his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, which he received in 2021. As a result of the diagnosis, Lewis was forced to retire from his comedy career. He had been privately battling the disease.
“I went to a neurologist and they did a brain scan,” Lewis shared at the time. “And I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and that was about two years ago. “But luckily I got it late in my life and they say if anything you progress very slowly and I’m on the right medication so I’m fine.”
Lewis later added that he had four consecutive surgeries. “It was incredible, I couldn’t believe it, it was bad luck, but that’s life.”
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