Appreciation: Richard Lewis, The Prince of Pain, will rule forever
LA TimesI really thought Richard Lewis had 10 more years left to live. Even after four back surgeries and a Parkinson’s diagnosis, my friend and fellow comedian of 51 years was still so vibrant and full of life I never expected Wednesday’s news “from hell.” How many comedians actually impact the lexicon and become part of people’s everyday language? When I didn’t want to be marginalized as a “female comic” in a New York Times Magazine article, Richard gave my interview for me. On the morning after Richard’s death, promoter Robert Kotonly sent me an email reminding me of one such example: “Remember the show we promoted with you and Richard in Englewood, NJ 2005? Give me your number.” He said to my aching back as he drove away, “Oh, babe, I can’t give you my number.” That’s why comedians love each other.
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Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76
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