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Legendary Comedian Jerry Lewis Dies at 91
Legendary Comedian Jerry Lewis Dies at 91
Legendary Comedian Jerry Lewis Dies at 91
Today the world of comedy lost one of its brightest stars. Jerry Lewis was no stranger to controversy during his decades-long career, but his impact on both Hollywood and comedy in general cannot be denied. From his early days as Dean Martin’s partner-in-crime to his career-capping turn in Martin Scorsese’s The King of Comedy  —  and countless box office success in the interim  —  Lewis’s impact on Hollywood will be a source of much discussion for years to come.
Jerry Lewis Won’t Host This Year’s MDA Telethon, Steps Down as Chairman
Jerry Lewis Won’t Host This Year’s MDA Telethon, Steps Down as Chairman
Jerry Lewis Won’t Host This Year’s MDA Telethon, Steps Down as Chairman
For the first time since 1966, Jerry Lewis won’t MC the annual MDA Labor Day Telethon, an event which has raised over $1 billion for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In May, the legendary funnyman had announced that he would be retiring as the telethon’s host after doing the 2011 show, but would still continue to be the MDA’s national chairman.