Photos: Jerry Lewis through the years
Comedian Jerry Lewis, known for his work in film as well as hosting an annual telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, passed away on Sunday at 91.
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 23: Jerry Lewis attends the Jerry Lewis hommage and 'Max Rose' Premiere at The 66th Annucal Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 23, 2013 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)Photo by: Stuart C. Wilson
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Singer Tony Orlando, entertainer Jerry Lewis and illusionist Criss Angel speak during Criss Angel's HELP (Heal Every Life Possible) charity event at the Luxor Hotel and Casino benefiting pediatric cancer research and treatment on September 12, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Photo by: Ethan Miller
LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 20: In this handout image provided by Las Vegas News Bureau, Jerry Lewis accepts the Nevada Broadcasters Association (NBA) Lifetime Achievement Award at Red Rock Station on August 20, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also on hand to honor Jerry Lewis were Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, Nevada Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Nevada Congressman Joe Heck, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman. (Photo by Glenn Pinkerton/Las Vegas News Bureau via Getty Images)Photo by: Handout
Entertainer Jerry Lewis during the 44th annual Labor Day Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the South Point Hotel & Casino September 7, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year's telethon raisedPhoto by: Ethan Miller
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 07: Comedian Jerry Lewis attends The Lincoln Awards: A Concert For Veterans & The Military Family presented by The Friars Foundation at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on January 7, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images for The Friars Club)Photo by: Larry French
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: Actor and Comedian Jerry Lewis (C) and Director Daniel Noah (R) attend "Max Rose" World Premiere at The Museum of Modern Art on April 10, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)Photo by: Ilya S. Savenok
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Jerry Lewis attends his 90th Birthday Celebration at The Friars Club on April 8, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)Photo by: Rob Kim
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: Comedian Jerry Lewis and director Martin Scorsese speak on stage at "The King of Comedy" Closing Night Screening Gala during the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival on April 27, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)Photo by: Stephen Lovekin
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 23: Michel Legrand and Jerry Lewis attend the 'Max Rose' photocall during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 23, 2013 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)Photo by: Stuart C. Wilson