Richard Lewis, the beloved stand-up comedian and a star of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” has died, his publicist announced.

He was 76 years old.

Lewis passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack Tuesday night, according to his publicist, Jeff Abraham.

Richard Lewis on the final season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Richard Lewis on the final season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”HBO

The actor previously revealed that he had been living with Parkinson’s disease in April of last year.

Joyce Lapinsky, Lewis’ wife, “thanks everyone for all the love, friendship and support and asks for privacy at this time,” according to the statement shared by Abraham.

Lewis can be seen co-starring in the final season of Larry David’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” which is currently airing on HBO.

Source: | This article originally belongs to Nbcnews.com

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