Jamie Lee Curtis recently shared heartfelt reflections on the passing of her close friend and fellow actor, Richard Lewis, who died of a heart attack at the age of 76. Curtis, now 65, expressed her grief and gratitude towards Lewis on her Instagram, calling him a pivotal figure in her life.

The two actors starred together in the sitcom “Anything But Love,” which aired for four seasons from 1989 to 1992. Curtis recounted how she first noticed Lewis from a billboard on Sunset Boulevard and insisted that the casting team bring him in for a role in the show. His humor and charm were immediately evident, especially during a memorable audition where his mispronunciation of “Bundt cake” made everyone laugh. His performance was so compelling that it led to a reworking of the pilot to feature their on-screen chemistry.

Curtis also revealed a deeply personal connection, crediting Lewis as being instrumental in her sobriety journey. Celebrating 25 years of sobriety this month, Curtis emphasized how Lewis’s influence helped her overcome her struggles with opioid addiction.

Reflecting on their time together and his significant impact on her life, Curtis expressed profound sadness over his passing, underscoring the depth of their friendship and her admiration for him.