Memorial Page for Jerry Lewis (née Joseph Levitch)
American comedian, actor and film director
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August 20th, 2026
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Jerry Lewis (* March 16, 1926 in Newark; † August 20, 2017 in Las Vegas) was an american comedian, actor and film director. He was 91 years old. He was married to SanDee Pitnick. He had 7 children. His education included University of California, Los Angeles and Irvington High School. He received 4 awards, including Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, New Jersey Hall of Fame. His cause of death was cardiovascular disease.
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6 EventsBorn in Newark, Essex County
1926Married SanDee Pitnick
1983until 2017
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2009Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
2009Trustees Award
2010Died in Las Vegas, Clark County (cardiovascular disease)
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Jerry Lewis (née Joseph Levitch). Forever remembered.