Richard Lewis, a comedy legend best known to audiences for his role on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," just announced he is done with his stand-up career.
On Monday, Lewis shared the news on his social media that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and after other health complications, he revealed his decision. "I'm finished with stand-up, I'm focusing on writing and acting," he said in the video.
Lewis remained in good spirits, adding, "I have Parkinson's disease, but I'm under a doctor's care and everything is cool, and I love my wife, I love my little puppy dog, and I love all my friends and my fans, and now you know where it's been at the last three and a half years." The 75-year-old is set to appear in "Curb Your Enthusiasm’s" 12th season and confirmed in the video he had recently wrapped filming.
The comedian has always been open about his personal struggles, from addiction to anxiety, which is part of what made him famous.
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