A career that spanned vaudeville, radio, television, film and a career that lasted nearly 70 years. Born in March 1926 in New Jersey into a family of entertainers — his father a vaudeville performer, his mother a piano player.
Sad News– Jerry Lewis, one of the most influential forces in American comedy, died Sunday morning at his Las Vegas. He was 91.
Legendary actor and comedian Jerry Lewis has died at 91. Here's a look back at 6 of his best performances. pic.twitter.com/2B77xK3ZVY
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/MrAlfredGarnett/status/899364159086899201
Darling Jerry, I ❤️’d You & Dean When I Was Little,But FELL IN LOVE WITH U WHEN WE PLAYED SNOW WHITE & 7 DWARVES ON S&C…U PLAYED ALL 7🙌🏻
🌹— Cher (@cher) August 20, 2017
How Jerry Lewis’ Raised $2.6 Billion for Charity with His Famous Muscular Dystrophy Telethons https://t.co/t2l9ko5y4O
— People (@people) August 20, 2017
"I love you, and it feels marvelous." – Jerry Lewis writes to Frank Sinatra pic.twitter.com/EHdj3KuJK8
— Letters of Note (@LettersOfNote) August 20, 2017
TWITTER REACTIONS:
https://twitter.com/JimCarrey/status/899346214612750336
I mourn the passing of my friend Jerry Lewis. He was the Friars Club's Abbott and I its Dean. He could always make me laugh. pic.twitter.com/aZ1ZmMM2Y5
— Larry King (@kingsthings) August 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/BetteMidler/status/899353207410962432
Jerry Lewis. You were blessed, and blessed us with the perfect combination of comedy and Tragedy. A perfect clown who could do it all. Rest
— Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn) August 20, 2017
It was incredible knowing & laughing with the Amazing Jerry Lewis! He'll keep'em laffin in the ever after!
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) August 20, 2017
Jerry Lewis was a comic and philanthropic icon. I send love to his family today.
— The Ellen Show (@TheEllenShow) August 20, 2017
Jerry Lewis just died. When I met him, I feel apart, just sobbed. I guess it's time for that again.
— Penn Jillette (@pennjillette) August 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/WhoopiGoldberg/status/899337448425172992
Condolences to the family of Jerry Lewis. The world is a lot less funnier today. ☹️
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) August 20, 2017
We have lost a great comedian and even greater heart. Thank you for the laughs and the feels, Jerry Lewis. https://t.co/vdYCfd7atJ
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) August 20, 2017
So saddened to learn of the passing of Jerry Lewis, a true comic icon. In Boston 1947 I roared at his and Dean's first ever performance
— carl reiner (@carlreiner) August 20, 2017
Watching Jerry Lewis onscreen makes me laugh harder than almost anyone. His great contribution to cinema is undeniable. #RIP
— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) August 20, 2017
Jerry Lewis was an angel to me. Loved him & will never forget what he did for me during one of the worst times in my life. RIP, Love Roe pic.twitter.com/0OoQV4yaae
— Rose Marie-Official (@RoseMarie4Real) August 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/RobSchneider/status/899341014632026112
Watched nutty professor over and over and over again as a kid. Got to meet and hang with clegend who made it. #jerrylewis. Rip
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) August 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/jamieleecurtis/status/899335707935752193
RIP jerry lewis… he was always so nice to me – the greatest of all time.
— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR) August 20, 2017
We lost one of the great ones today…possibly the greatest. Jerry Lewis was one of my comedy heroes & was a gigan… https://t.co/Baob4Gn29E pic.twitter.com/dmkjsDlPHi
— Sean Hayes (@SeanHayes) August 20, 2017
The French were right about him all along. RIP Jerry Lewis pic.twitter.com/jNLRPQeS4G
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) August 20, 2017
Jerry Lewis, comedy icon and philanthropist, dead at 91 https://t.co/d29snCAUNq pic.twitter.com/8PgBIPmZVX
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 20, 2017
I'm heartbroken at the loss of our life-long friend (Uncle) Jerry Lewis. I've loved him all my life and will miss him greatly.
Deana Martin pic.twitter.com/ECsrZ4haLd— Deana Martin (@DeanaMartin_) August 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/DebraMessing/status/899361016554831872
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, finally back together. You paved the way for us who came along behind your legendary careers. Rest in peace.
— RUTH BUZZI (@Ruth_A_Buzzi) August 20, 2017
I'm so heartbroken that Jerry Lewis passed away. His buddy films w/ Dean Martin are still some of my all-time favorites…
— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) August 20, 2017
Always funny. Always helpful. Always honest. I will miss you Jerry Lewis. The world has lost a true innovator & icon. pic.twitter.com/mJzLbh0VFd
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) August 20, 2017
