Fellow comedians, well-known followers, co-stars and mates react to the loss of life of Richard Lewis, who died Wednesday at age 76.
“Richard and I have been born three days aside in the identical hospital and for many of my life he’s been like a brother to me. 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.” — Larry David, Lewis’ “Curb Your Enthusiasm” co-star, in an announcement.
“He made me giggle, which is the one factor {that a} robust, succesful girl, can’t actually do for herself…. He is also the rationale I’m sober. He helped me. I’m eternally grateful for him for that act of grace alone.” — Jamie Lee Curtis, Lewis’ co-star on the sitcom “Something However Love,” through Instagram.
“I by no means met a kinder, extra empathetic comedy genius. He was so humorous. And deep. As a stand-up he was actually iconic within the ‘70s. Cool, humorous, self deprecating and hip. He was a buddy to my dad and mom and the entire Stiller household.” — Ben Stiller, through X, previously Twitter.
“A brilliantly funny man who will missed by all. The world needed him now more than ever.” — Albert Brooks on X.
“Completely devastated by this information. Richard was my hero after I was a stand-up. I used to be fortunate sufficient to get to know him and he was probably the most great man. So supportive and type and really one of many funniest individuals on the planet.” — “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig on X.
“His comedic brilliance, wit and expertise have been unmatched. Richard will at all times be a cherished member of the HBO and Curb Your Enthusiasm households, our heartfelt condolences exit to his household, mates and all of the followers who might depend on Richard to brighten their days with laughter.” — HBO, in an announcement.
“I’ve by no means had a brother. From the day he got here up and stated hello in 1989 Richard Lewis and I referred to as one another ‘brother.’ I used to child him: if individuals knew how good and type an individual he was, it might damage his profession.” — Newscaster and commentator Keith Olbermann on X.
“Farewell, Richard Lewis. Procol Harum has misplaced one other fan, and the remainder of us have misplaced an excellent man.” — Actor and comic Michael McKean on X.
“Richard Lewis was a part of a altering of the guard in stand-up historical past through the Nineteen Seventies; his work exemplified and anticipated the deeply private, uncooked, introspective and sure, neurotic, tone that has come to paint a lot up to date comedy.” — Nationwide Comedy Heart Govt Director Journey Gunderson, in an announcement.