Jerry Lewis Passes Away

Jerry Lewis, the renowned American comedian, actor, director, and producer, passed away on August 20 at the age of 91. He starred in dozens of works, including films such as "The Bellboy," "The Nutty Professor," "Boeing Boeing," "The Stooge," and "The Errand Boy." Mr. Lewis's death was due to natural causes; he passed away in Las Vegas while family members were by his side. Hours later, several friends, former colleagues, actors, and artists reacted to his passing. Jim Carrey, comedian and actor, described him as an 'undeniable genius and an unparalleled blessing.' Carl Reiner, another American actor, wrote on Twitter: 'A true icon of comedy.' Renowned director Martin Scorsese stated, 'He was a master. Great. Innovative. A great artist.' Robert De Niro called him a 'pioneer,' and Whoopi Goldberg reminded that 'millions of people around the world loved him... millions of children he helped with his television shows.' Lewis received applause at the 81st Academy Awards. Born in 1926 in New Jersey, his real name was Joseph Levitch, and he began acting as a teenager. The start of the American comedian's fame dates back to when he was 20, working alongside Dean Martin as a wise man paired with a stooge. He appeared in Scorsese's 'The King of Comedy' and played himself in 'Mr. Sunday Night.' In 1952, Lewis founded a foundation to assist patients with muscular dystrophy, a severe muscle disorder. He won the 'Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award' in 2009, which is given to cinema figures for their humanitarian efforts. Jerry Lewis is also a well-known figure in Iran, where Hamid Ghannbari was his voice actor in many of his works.