Steve Martin and other comedy icons pay tribute to the late Richard Lewis after his passing at 76 during his battle with Parkinson’s: ‘A profound loss’

Steve Martin and other comedy icons pay tribute to the late Richard Lewis after his passing at 76 during his battle with Parkinson’s: ‘A profound loss’

The iconic comedian Steve Martin paid tribute to another comedy legend on Wednesday after the death of Richard Lewis was reported.

After Bette Midler first announced his death on X (formerly Twitter), it was subsequently confirmed that he had died at age 76 by Variety.

Martin, 78, shared a brief post in response to Midler, calling Lewis’ death a ‘Great sadness.’

The iconic comedian Steve Martin paid tribute to another comedy legend on Wednesday after the death of Richard Lewis was reported; seen in 2022 in LA

The iconic comedian Steve Martin paid tribute to another comedy legend on Wednesday after the death of Richard Lewis was reported; seen in 2022 in LA

After Bette Midler first announced his death on X (formerly Twitter), it was subsequently confirmed that he had died at age 76 by Variety; pictured in 2011 on Curb Your Enthusiasm

After Bette Midler first announced his death on X (formerly Twitter), it was subsequently confirmed that he had died at age 76 by Variety; pictured in 2011 on Curb Your Enthusiasm

Martin, 78, shared a brief post in response to Midler, calling Lewis' death a 'Great sadness'

Martin, 78, shared a brief post in response to Midler, calling Lewis’ death a ‘Great sadness’

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