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.’
![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' 1 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](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/28/21/81842315-13137987-image-a-64_1709155903135.jpg)
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
![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' 3 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](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/28/21/81842575-13137987-image-m-67_1709155926467.jpg)
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
![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' 5 Martin, 78, shared a brief post in response to Midler, calling Lewis' death a 'Great sadness'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/28/21/81841397-13137987-image-a-66_1709155923831.jpg)
Martin, 78, shared a brief post in response to Midler, calling Lewis’ death a ‘Great sadness’