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Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname 'The Prince of Pain,' has died. He was 76.
Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, has died. He was 76.
Comedy Central named Richard Lewis one of the top 50 stand-up comedians of all time.
Richard Lewis died Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack, according to his publicist.
The performer also had roles in the sitcom "Anything But Love" and the film "Robin Hood: Men in Tights."