‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Star Richard Lewis Dead at 76

Richard Lewis, well-known from “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” has died … TMZ has confirmed.

The comic and actor — who starred reverse Larry David on his hit HBO present — handed away Tuesday evening … with Bette Midler being one of many first individuals who famous it Wednesday. She did not present a lot element, merely writing, “On a sad note, the great Richard Lewis has died.”

In keeping with his rep — he died from a coronary heart assault at his house in L.A.

It is a surprising flip of occasions for followers of the beloved ‘Curb’ star — as he’d been publicly battling with Parkinson’s illness these days … which he introduced he’d been recognized with final yr.

In his announcement, Richard famous that he’d truly deliberate on retiring from comedy just a few years in the past on account of a variety of well being points — which all culminated together with his Parkinson’s prognosis. He stated on the time he was okay and was taking the fitting medicine to handle it.

He appeared comparatively okay health-wise regardless of his Parkinson’s prognosis. The illness hadn’t reached some extent the place it was visibly hindering him or his skill to carry out, together with his recurring function as his fictional self on ‘CYE.’ It is unclear if his prognosis performed any half in his passing.

Richard was an everyday on the long-running collection because the starting … taking part in Larry’s finest buddy, with whom he’d usually squabble. After all, Richard was additionally a embellished comedian.

The final time Richard was seen out in public was truly alongside his spouse, Joyce Lapinsky. She gave the impression to be serving to him stroll — as they have been out and about in Beverly Hills.

He is survived by his spouse. Richard was 76.