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Larry David, 76, has responded to the tragic demise of Richard Lewis with a somber assertion given to HBO and Selection. The actors labored alongside one another on Curb Your Enthusiasm, which is presently airing its twelfth season. “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,” Larry wrote. “He had that uncommon mixture of being the funniest particular person and likewise the sweetest. However at this time he made me sob and for that I’ll by no means forgive him.”

Richard, whose demise by coronary heart assault was revealed on February 28, per Selection, appeared on the very first episode of the hit comedy collection in 2000. Most not too long ago, the actor filmed an episode for Season 12 of the present, which premiered on February 4. Larry and his late colleague have been pals for a few years, as they knew one another since they have been preteens at summer season camp.

Almost one yr earlier than Richard died, he introduced his retirement from comedy after a prognosis of Parkinson’s illness. “Hey pay attention, I simply wrapped a few weeks in the past season 12 of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and it was simply a tremendous season and I’m so grateful to be part of that present,” he mentioned in a video shared through X in April 2023. “However the final three and a half years, I’ve had type of a rocky time and folks mentioned, ‘I haven’t heard from you, are you continue to touring?’”

Through the clip, the Something however Love alum additionally revealed that he underwent surgical procedure a number of instances. “I had 4 surgical procedures again to again to again to again, it was unbelievable, I couldn’t consider it, it was unhealthy luck, however that’s life,” Richard defined. “I’m completed with stand-up. I’m simply specializing in writing and performing. I’ve Parkinson’s illness however I’m beneath a physician’s care and every part is cool. I really like my spouse, I really like my little pet canine and I really like all my pals and my followers. And now the place it’s been on the final three and a half years. God bless you.”

Richard is survived by his spouse, Joyce Lapinsky, who he married in 2005. On the time of his demise, HBO additionally launched an announcement. “We’re heartbroken to be taught that Richard Lewis has handed away. His comedic brilliance, wit and expertise have been unmatched,” the word learn. “Richard will at all times be a cherished member of the HBO and Curb Your Enthusiasm households, our heartfelt condolences exit to his household, pals and all of the followers who might depend on Richard to brighten their days with laughter.”