Their bond deepened through shared loss, as they stood together through the many casualties of addiction in Hollywood. Even near the end, Lewis was still thinking ahead. In one of his final texts, he urged Curtis to push ABC and Disney to release more episodes of Anything But Love. Not for fame—but for legacy. For remembrance.
Curtis honors what he ultimately built: lasting sobriety, a loving marriage with Joyce Lapinsky, and a gentler, more hopeful life than anyone expected in his darkest years.
What emerges from her words isn’t the story of a comedy legend—it’s the story of a brave human being. Someone who told the truth, asked for help, and offered it in return.
Her tribute doesn’t try to be polished. It doesn’t need to be. It reminds us that the most important roles are often offscreen, and the most powerful love stories aren’t romantic—they’re redemptive.
One person’s care can change another person’s life forever.
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