Richard Lewis revealed in an interview that he and Larry David were not always the best of friends.
Following Lewis’s tragic passing at the age of 76 due to a heart attack, an old interview resurfaced where he spoke about his initial rivalry with his Curb Your Enthusiasm co-star.
The two first crossed paths at a sports camp at the young age of 12 and found themselves as arch-rivals.
“He was cocky, he was arrogant. When we played baseball I tried to hit him with the ball: we were arch-rivals. I couldn’t wait for the camp to be over just to get away from Larry. I’m sure he felt the same way,” Lewis had shared with The Spectator in August 2023.
Years later, Lewis and David met again in New York, leading to a heartwarming reconciliation between the two.
“In truth, he loves me and I’m his dearest friend, but it would be rare for him to go deep like that,” he mentioned during the interview.
Lewis’s passing was confirmed by Deadline on Wednesday.
In a touching tribute, Larry mourned the loss of his best friend, acknowledging their lifelong connection.
Lewis became a renowned figure in the comedy world during the 1980s, gaining popularity through appearances on various talk shows and roles in films and TV series.
Last year, Lewis opened up about his Parkinson’s diagnosis, attributing his health struggles to a sudden turn of events.
Beloved Curb Your Enthusiasm comic dies at 76 after ‘back-to-back’ surgeries and year-long Parkinson’s disease battle
Despite his struggles, Lewis remained optimistic, informing fans that he would no longer pursue standup comedy, choosing to focus on writing and acting instead.
News of Lewis’s passing sparked an outpouring of grief from his fans and colleagues, with many remembering him as a brilliant and vulnerable comedian.
“Richard Lewis forever,” one fan expressed, while others described his loss as a blow to the comedy world.
