The beloved ‘curb your enthusiasm’ star made thoughtful legal arrangements to secure his wife’s future in their Los Angeles home.

Renowned comedian Richard Lewis, celebrated for his roles in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,‘ ‘Robin Hood: Men in Tights,’ and ‘Anything But Love,’ took proactive legal steps to ensure that his wife could continue living in their home after his demise. Lewis, who passed away at the age of 76 due to a heart attack, revealed in April 2023 that he was battling Parkinson’s disease, leading to his retirement from the entertainment industry.

The comic’s publicist, Jeff Abraham, confirmed the news of his peaceful passing at his Los Angeles residence. In a statement to UNILAD, Abraham conveyed, “Richard can currently be seen co-starring in the final season of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. His wife, Joyce Lapinsky, thanks everyone for all the love, friendship, and support and asks for privacy at this time.”

Fans and colleagues took to social media to express their condolences, highlighting Lewis’s significant impact on comedy and his memorable friendship with Larry David in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm.’

In anticipation of his passing, Lewis made strategic legal changes to his real estate holdings, including converting the standard mortgage on their Hollywood Hills home into an assignment of rent trust deed. This legal manoeuvre, as reported by the New York Post, ensures that his wife, Joyce Lapinsky, can remain in their residence without financial burden. The property, purchased in 2016 for $1.53 million, features three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The mortgage, initially set for repayment in 2046, has been extended to 2053, offering more manageable monthly payments for Lapinsky.

Richard Lewis’s thoughtful legal planning reflects his enduring care for his wife’s well-being, even in his absence. His legacy as a comedic icon and a loving husband endures, as fans and loved ones remember his contributions to entertainment and his compassionate actions in private life