Late Actor Richard Lewis’ Wife Thanks Supporters, Fans After His Death

The spouse of late actor-comedian Richard Lewis is breaking her silence and giving due to his flood of supporters and well-wishers.

Joyce Lapinsky posted a message on X, displaying her gratitude to everybody who despatched in “loving tributes” after Richard handed away this week at his L.A. residence. On Friday, she mentioned Richard would have been “beyond thrilled and so touched, as am I.”

Joyce requested Richard’s followers who wish to make donations in his reminiscence to ship their cash to the charity, Comedy Provides Again, or one other non-profit of their alternative.

As we reported … The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star died Tuesday night after struggling a coronary heart assault. Music icon Bette Midler was one of many first folks to go on social media to rejoice Richard’s life and profession. This was adopted by a stream of different celebs, equivalent to Ben Stiller, Albert Brooks and his ‘Curb’ costar Larry David.

Final yr, Richard introduced he was affected by Parkinson’s illness after he retired from doing stand-up comedy. He mentioned his litany of different well being points culminated in his Parkinson’s analysis and he was managing all of it with remedy.