Richard Lewis spoke about death in his final scene on Curb Your Enthusiasm, the HBO hit on which he was a regular throughout its 12-season run.
The popular comedian, who portrayed a fictional version of himself on the series alongside creator and star Larry David, died Tuesday at age 76 of complications from a fatal heart attack, his publicist Jeff Abraham said.
The scene from the third episode of the show's final 12th season, titled “Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug,” aired less than two weeks ago on February 18th.
In it, Lewis and David – who have been friends since they were teenagers – showed off their considerable comedic chemistry while playing golf and shooting the breeze.
Lewis told David, who also plays himself in the series, that he would leave him in his will.
Richard Lewis, who died Tuesday at age 76, spoke about death in his final scene on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the HBO hit in which he starred alongside longtime friend Larry David, 76, for its 12-season run , was seen regularly
The popular comedian, who portrayed a fictional version of himself on the series alongside creator and star Larry David, died Tuesday at age 76 following a fatal heart attack
“I leave you in my will, I tweak it and you’re in it,” Lewis told David, who was immediately uncomfortable with the idea.
“I don't need it, I have money, give it to someone who needs it,” David replied, as Lewis insisted he get a share of the proceeds.
“When I die, I want you to know how much I care about you,” Lewis told David. “You’re my best friend, you understand.”
David continued to protest receiving funds from Lewis' will, saying he would donate them to charity, and made a “Sherman-esque” statement in reference to American Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman.
David quoted the late general as saying, “If I am nominated, I will not run, and if I am bequeathed, I will not accept.”
Lewis replied, “Well, I bequeath!”
Lewis appeared in 41 episodes of the hit comedy since the pilot episode in 2000.
The scene from the third episode of the show's final 12th season, titled “Vertical Drop, Horizontal Tug,” aired less than two weeks ago on February 18th