Lewis gave an enjoyable interview in Dec. 2015 where he praised Trump and criticized Obama.
“Comedic legend Jerry Lewis recently sat down for an interview with the Catholic EWTV outlet. The riveting interview, which aired Thursday, concluded with current events, including Obama, Trump, ISIS and even the refugee crisis. Lewis did not hold back, bashing Obama as a failed leader, smacking down the idea of importing more Syrians, and praising GOP front-runner Donald Trump for his “showmanship.”
RIP
RIP Jerry, thanks for the laughs.
A great American, a great man slipped away from this earthly life today...may God Almighty bless and keep him for all eternity. RIP....Jerry Lewis, we all loved you.
For many years, since I was a little girl, this comedic genius brought a lot of joy and laughter into the lives of my family and I.
I would watch my introverted (though caring) daddy, laugh so hard at Jerry’s zany antics that he would have tears rolling down his cheeks.
I honestly loved watching him as much or more than Jerry himself.
There will always be a soft spot in my heart for Jerry Lewis the man for his love and concern for kids with disabilities since I myself was born with a rare, muscle wasting disease that’s in the dystrophy family.
Having said that, however, Jerry Lewis was a man too full of himself at times.
His condescending attitude in many interviews that I have seen of him are cringe-worthy.
Being Jewish, he was bullied badly while growing up, and after becoming so highly successful after such degradation may have contributed to his overcompensating (and over inflating) his self worth.
In any case, he was a national treasure in my mind and it’s very sad to see these great talents that God has given this nation leave us.
First Dick Gregory, then Jerry Lewis. Who's next?
Matt Drudge, who can’t be bothered with non-news like Wasserman-Schultz’s involvement with a pakastani spy ring funnelling sensitive Congressional data to places unknown, is right on it when a celebrity dies.
There’s a laaaaaaaaaady who’s sure that Jerry is climbing the stairway to heaven.
R.I.P. - 91 is a pretty good run, liked him in that movie called The King of Comedy where he played a Johnny Carson type character.
God bless Jerry Lewis.
Such talent.
Joan Rivers and Jerry had a feud...
Did not know that.
I hate to be ‘that guy’, but this begs the questions. Who’s next?
Rest In Peace, Mr. Lewis
I was never a fan, but I recognize that he was an icon. RIP, Mr. Lewis.
Now we can watch The Day the Clown Cried.
..... Martin and Lewis together again ......
Funny; did good works and was a credit to our country RIP Jerry.
I grew up on Martin and Lewis in movies, and on TV. RIP Jerry.