• Lewis’ death was first revealed on Wednesday by Bette Midler
  • He revealed in April 2023 that he was diagnosed years earlier with Parkinson’s 
  • Comedians and stars took to social media to remember the legendary stand-up 

By Brian Marks For Dailymail.com

Published: 21:37 GMT, 28 February 2024 | Updated: 21:43 GMT, 28 February 2024

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

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'

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

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Steve Martin and other comedy legends lead celebrity tributes to late Curb Your Enthusiasm star Richard Lewis after his death at 76 amid Parkinson’s battle: ‘Great sadness’

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