Who is Richard Lewis? What to know about the comedian and OSU grad's passing

Cole Behrens, Columbus Dispatch
Updated ·2 min read

Richard Lewis, an Ohio State University alumnus and comedian, died Tuesday of a heart attack. He was 76.

Here's what to know about Richard Lewis and his Ohio connections:

Who is Richard Lewis?

Richard Lewis was best known as a "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor and stand-up comedian. He also appeared in movies like "Robinhood: Men in Tights" and the sitcom "Anything but Love."

What was Richard Lewis' net worth when he died?

Lewis enjoyed a lengthy career in entertainment and stand-up comedy. In addition to "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Robinhood: Men in Tights" and "Anything but Love," he also appeared on the TV drama "7th Heaven," "Blunt Talk" and in the Oscar-nominated movie "Leaving Las Vegas."

The comedian had a $7 million net worth when he died, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Was Richard Lewis an Ohio State University football fan?

Although he was born in 1947 in New Jersey, Lewis graduated from Ohio State University in 1969 with a degree in advertising and continuously showed his support for the Buckeyes throughout his career.

'A Buckeye for life': Richard Lewis remembered as an Ohio State football fan

Before a 2022 meeting between Ohio State football and Maryland, Lewis put his support behind the Buckeyes, posting "Let's destroy Larry's alma mater" on X, formerly known as Twitter, in reference to his "Curb Your Enthusiasm" co-star and Maryland graduate Larry David.

And after the Buckeyes' 2023 loss to Michigan in November, Lewis posted a photo of himself mimicking "The Scream" painting by Edvard Munch.

How did Richard Lewis Die?

Lewis died at age 76 from a heart attack.

Last April, Lewis revealed on social media that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and had also undergone multiple surgeries for other issues over the last three years, USA Today reported.

How does Richard Lewis know Larry David?

Lewis and David's relationship goes all the way back to their births, USA Today reported.

According to David, "Richard and I were born three days apart in the same hospital and for most of my life he’s been like a brother to me."

Dispatch reporter Colin Gay contributed to this report.

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