Richard Lewis Retires from Standup Comedy Due to Parkinson's Diagnosis
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Comedian Richard Lewis has announced that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which he says he got late in life and is progressing slowly. He also revealed that he has undergone surgeries for his shoulder, back, and hips. Lewis said he is "finished with standup" and is now focusing on writing and acting. He recently completed filming the 12th season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Other celebrities living with Parkinson's disease include Neil Diamond and Michael J. Fox.
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