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. He had that rare combination of being the funniest person and also the sweetest.
But today he made me sob and for that I’ll never forgive him.” — Larry David, Lewis’ “Curb Your Enthusiasm” co-star, in a statement.
“He made me laugh, which is the one thing that a strong, capable woman, can’t really do for herself…. He also is the reason I am sober. He helped me. I am forever grateful for him for that act of grace alone.” — Jamie Lee Curtis, Lewis’ co-star on the sitcom “Anything But Love,” via Instagram.