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Comedian Richard Lewis, North Jersey Native, Dies At 76
Richard Lewis, the iconic comedian who dressed in all black and was raised in Bergen County, died on Tuesday, Feb 27 from a heart attack, his publicist said. He was 76.
Lewis lived in Englewood and was a 1965 graduate of Dwight Morrow High School. Getting into standup in the 1970s, he made numerous appearances on "The Tonight Show" and "Late Night With David Letterman," where he would vent about his various hangups, freely using his hands to make a point. Comedy Central named him one of the 100 Greatest Comedians Of All-Time.
A Blast from the Past
Lewis starred in several sitcoms, i…
Watch: Paralyzed Ridgewood Actress Stars On Comedy Central
Ali Stroker of Ridgewood appeared on Comedy Central's "Drunk History" Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 10 p.m.
Based on the popular web series, "Drunk History" is the liquored-up narration of our nation's history.
Stroker, 30 -- who was paralyzed in a car accident when she was 2 -- will be portraying disability rights activist Judy Huemann.
The show's all-star cast includes includes Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Connie Britton, Michael Cera, Bill Hader, Kevin Nealon, Bob Odenkirk and Winona Ryder.
Figures such as Teddy Roosevelt, Patty Hearst, Billy the Kid, Al Capone, and Lewis and Cla…