Updated On: 29 February, 2024 12:20 PM IST | Los Angeles | PTI
Richard Lewis, the stand-up comedian who also starred alongside Larry David in `Curb Your Enthusiasm,` died Tuesday night at his Los Angeles

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Actor and comedian Richard Lewis, best known for the popular sitcom `Curb Your Enthusiasm,` died on Tuesday following a heart attack. He was 76.
In a statement to entertainment outlet Deadline, Lewis` publicist Jeff Abraham said the actor passed away on Tuesday night at his house in Los Angeles.
"His wife, Joyce Lapinsky, thanks everyone for all the love, friendship and support and asks for privacy at this time," Abraham said.
In April 2023, Lewis was diagnosed with Parkinson`s disease, a progressive disorder that tends to affect the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves. Following his diagnosis, the actor retired from stand-up comedy.