Lewis’ brush with death came soon after his most controversial film
Unknown is whether Jerry tried to take his own life again after this moment. As far as we are aware, this was the only instance in which the comedian had come so close to ending his life. Lewis’ substance abuse problems made it a tough time. Not long before, he had also experienced one of his lowest points in his career after filming ‘The Day The Clown Cried’.
The title of this picture is not familiar because it was never released. The film was deemed inappropriate for the 1970s because of its controversial content about the Second World War. Lewis was uncomfortable at first with the film. He only took it on when he realized that it accurately depicted the horrors during the Second World War.
He lost his reputation when he did not pay for hospital bills in Australia
Jerry Lewis spent a lot of time in hospitals during his life. In 1999, he was hospitalized for viral meningitis while on tour in Australia. The comedian’s tour in Australia ended earlier than expected. He was reportedly sick for five months. In an Australian hospital, medical staff took care of him during that time.
His time at the hospital soon became controversial after it was discovered that he had not paid his bills. It was a bad move for his reputation. People were angry that Lewis, who is rich, would try to defraud the hospital of payment. Jerry, however, claimed that his insurance company was at fault, and the actor sued them for $100,000,000 after their negligence damaged his character.
