{"id":11249,"date":"2025-09-02T22:29:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T22:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/?p=11249"},"modified":"2025-09-02T22:29:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T22:29:27","slug":"we-had-to-say-goodbye-to-a-legendary-actor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/?p=11249","title":{"rendered":"We had to say goodbye to a legendary actor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\">Richard Lewis<\/strong>, legendary stand-up comedian and actor, has died at 76.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Known for his self-deprecating humor and existential wit, he rose to fame in the 1980s with a style that blended personal neuroses and sharp social commentary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He became a fixture in the comedy world through appearances on\u00a0<em data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"316\">The Tonight Show<\/em>,\u00a0<em data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"350\">Late Show with David Letterman<\/em>, and\u00a0<em data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"379\">The Howard Stern Show<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>His influence continues to resonate with fans and fellow entertainers alike<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Richard Lewis, legendary stand-up comedian and actor, has died at 76. &nbsp; 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