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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Comedian and actor Richard Lewis<\/strong><\/a> has sadly died at the age of 76.<\/p>\n Most recently, he appeared in HBO\u2019s hit comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm<\/em> alongside Larry David<\/strong><\/a>. He\u2019s also been known for other TV and film projects, like Robin Hood: Men in Tights<\/em> and some stand up comedy specials as well.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In 2023, Richard <\/strong>confirmed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/a>. \u201cI just wanted to let you know that\u2019s where it\u2019s been at,\u201d Richard<\/strong> told his fans in April of 2023. \u201cI\u2019m just focusing on writing and acting. I have Parkinson\u2019s disease but I\u2019m under a doctor\u2019s care and everything is cool. I love my wife, I love my little puppy dog and I love all my friends and my fans.\u201d<\/p>\n Parkinson\u2019s is a chronic degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that affects the motor system.<\/p>\n Richard<\/strong>\u2018s news was first reported in a tweet <\/a>from Bette Midler<\/strong><\/a>, who posted, \u201cOn a sad note, the great Richard Lewis<\/strong> has died.\u201d Deadline<\/a> is also reporting the news.<\/p>\n Our condolences go out to Richard<\/strong>\u2018s friends, family, and loved ones. RIP<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n