Richard Lewis, a standout figure among stand-up comedians of his era, has declared that he is retiring from stand-up comedy due to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
The 75-year-old comedian, renowned for portraying a fictionalized version of himself on the HBO sitcom “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” shared this news on social media recently. He mentioned that the past three-and-a-half years have been challenging, leading fans to inquire about the reasons behind his cessation of stand-up comedy tours. In a video, he discloses the details of “what really happened.”
“Three and a half years ago, I was in the middle of a tour, and then I finally ended it with a show,” Lewis said. “I said, you know, I’m at the top of my game. After 50 years, almost, I’m going to just call it quits. And I felt great about that.”
After deciding to retire, Lewis says “s**t hit the fan,” and he underwent four back-to-back surgeries, including shoulder and hip replacement surgeries.
