Jerry Lewis, a Hollywood icon, passed away in 2017. Jerry Lewis’ legacy in Hollywood is not what he hoped, considering his history of controversy, and his questionable will.
He had lived a successful life. Jerry Lewis left a lot of legacy but it was not all positive. People have been asking a lot about Jerry Lewis’ character since his death. The criticism was evidently also directed at Lewis while he was alive. However, the intensity of the criticism increased when Lewis’ will details became public. Jerry was not as generous as some of his fans might have thought, despite having a large fortune to pass on and many children to give it to. Many people thought the actor was being generous because he had a valid reason. It turns out that he wasn’t the man people thought he was, because his life had been filled with drama and controversy.
Jerry Lewis has passed away following a successful and long life
Each year, it seems that a few celebrities pass away before their time. Jerry Lewis was one of the fortunate people who did not leave this earth too early. In his 90s, Jerry Lewis had already lived a full and fulfilling life. The comedian knew that his years on earth had not been wasted, even though he didn’t want to leave behind his daughter and wife.
Lewis, who had found fame at a young age and made the most of his success, has lived in the spotlight ever since. Lewis’ success as a movie star, comedian, and philanthropist could not help him overcome his health problems. On August 20, 2017, he died from peripheral artery disease and end-stage heart illness.
Only two sons of Jerry Lewis attended his funeral
Jerry Lewis, like most people, had a funeral after his death. The funeral gave his family and friends the chance to say their last goodbyes, while his fans did the same from afar. The service was not without drama. Only a small number of Lewis’ relatives attended his funeral. SanDee Pitnick and Danielle, their adopted daughter were among the family members who attended his funeral.
Jerry’s sons Christopher and Scott from his first marriage were also in attendance. It’s noteworthy that this is only a third the number of children Lewis had with Patti Palmer, his first wife. The funeral of Lewis’ father was attended by only three sons. One had died some years earlier, and the others refused to attend.
