Richard Lewis has announced that he has retired from stand-up comedy following a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease.
The 75-year-old has been performing stand-up for more than 50 years and is also known for his comedic acting, including playing a version of himself in Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm since 2000.
Lewis, who wrapped filming on the new season of Curb a fortnight ago, revealed his medical condition in a video posted to social media.
"I went to a neurologist and they gave me a brain scan and I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, and that was about two years ago," he said.
"But luckily I got it late in life and they say you progress very slowly if at all and I'm on the right meds so I'm cool."
He continued: "I just wanted to let you know that's where it's been at. I'm finished with stand-up, I'm just focusing on writing and acting.
"I have Parkinson's Disease but I'm under a doctor's care and everything is cool. I love my wife, I love my little puppy dog and I love all my friends and my fans.
"And now you know where it's been at the last three and a half years. God bless you."
Curb is expected to return for its 12th season later this year.
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