Hollywood’s most successful comedian die at 91

One of Hollywood’s most successful comedians and entertainer, Jerry Lewis has died at the age of 91.

A family statement says he died of natural causes at his home in Las Vegas.

Lewis became the highest paid actor in Hollywood alongside achieving huge box office success.

He became the king of comedy in 1983 in which he played a talk show host stalked by Robert Deniro.

Reports gathered that fellow celebrities are paying tribute to the great actor.

The white house has also released a statement praising the extraordinary life of the comedian adding that he touched lives of millions.