Jamie Lee Curtis publicly acknowledged a significant personal milestone by commemorating 27 years of sobriety while paying tribute to her late costar, Richard Lewis, whom she credited with providing critical support during her recovery from addiction.
In a statement shared via Instagram on Tuesday, the 67-year-old actress published a reflective message honoring Lewis, accompanied by a retrospective photograph of the pair at a public event. Curtis recounted that during a period marked by personal hardship, Lewis, described as a longtime colleague and friend, intervened by offering guidance, encouragement, and access to recovery networks, actions she stated were instrumental in her path to sobriety.
Curtis further expressed ongoing grief over Lewis’s passing and conveyed enduring gratitude for what she characterized as his lasting contribution to her life. She emphasized the broader significance of peer support in addiction recovery, noting that shared experience and outreach can be transformative.
The actress and Lewis previously co-starred in the television series Anything But Love, which aired from 1989 to 1992. Lewis, a stand-up comedian and actor, died in February 2024 at the age of 76 following a heart attack at his residence in Los Angeles.
Curtis has previously disclosed that her struggle with prescription pain medication began after eye surgery in 1989 and culminated in her achieving sobriety in 1999. She has repeatedly credited Lewis with facilitating her entry into recovery communities and providing sustained encouragement.
In concluding her remarks, Curtis reiterated that Lewis’s support remains a continuing source of impact, stating that his actions enabled her to assist others facing similar challenges. She has previously described Lewis as the decisive influence in her recovery and affirmed her enduring appreciation for his compassion and friendship.#newsafro_
