"Richard Lewis' Cause of Death Revealed as Cardiopulmonary Arrest: Tributes Pour In"

Comedian Richard Lewis' official cause of death was revealed as 'cardiopulmonary arrest' after suffering a heart attack at the age of 76 amid his battle with Parkinson's disease. His widow, Joyce Lapinsky, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of tributes from fans and suggested donations to the charity Comedy Gives Back in his memory. Lewis had been open about his struggles with addiction and had been sober since 1994. He and Lapinsky were introduced in 1998 and married in 2005, and she was with him until the end.