(1947-2024) Richard Lewis: The King of Dark Comedy.

Richard Lewis, known as the King of Dark Comedy, was a stand-up comic and actor who found success playing himself on the show Curb Your Enthusiasm. He had a distinctive look and style, often wearing loose-fitting black clothing and sporting long, styled hair. Lewis passed away at the age of 76 from a heart attack, and he had been living with Parkinson's disease. Despite his personal struggles and troubled upbringing, Lewis found happiness in his career and his relationship with his wife, Joyce Lapinsky. He was known for his dark humor and his ability to turn his pain into something endearing. [Extracted from the article]

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