Obituary of Shari Lewis

Shari Lewis

Phyllis Naomi Hurwitz (born January 17, 1933 in The Bronx, New York City, New York) was a puppeteer, TV show host, and TV actress who was best known for being the original puppeteer of the sock puppet, “Lamb Chop.” Shari died on August 2, 1998 and her death was because of uterine cancer. She died at age 65.

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Shari Lewis Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Lewis, Shari
Common Name: Shari Lewis
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: January 17, 1933
Age: 65 (at death)
Also Known As: Phyllis Hurwitz, Sherry
Occupations:
Active Years: 1952-1998

Net Worth: $2 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Sky Blue
Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson

Shari's Family Tree

Birth Name: Phyllis Naomi Hurwitz
Father: Abraham Hurwitz
Mother: Ann Hurwitz (née Ritz)
Sister(s):

Barbara Hurwitz

Spouse/Partner:

Stan Lewis (married 1953-divorced 1957)
Jeremy Tarcher (married 1958-1998, her death)

Daughter(s):

Mallory Lewis (née Tarcher; born July 8, 1962)

Death Notice:

Date: August 02 1998 at age 65
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Cancer (uterine)

Category Tags:

Puppeteer Talk Show Host TV Actress American Born on January 17th Born in 1933 Born in New York Died in 1998 Died at age 65 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"[on the enduring appeal of Lambchop] I don't contemplate these things. I'm very intuitive and instinctive about what I do. There's a story about a man with a long beard. Somebody asked him one day, "Do you sleep with your beard outside of the blanket or under the blanket?" and from that moment on he didn't sleep! He kept watching where his beard was. What I do works and I'm not analytic." (IMDB)

""Shari had an unyielding mind and an unyielding spirit. This is what made her an excellent entertainer and another great friend of the sheep among us." (S)"

"Shari Lewis spent her life bringing joy and laughter to audiences of all ages through her talented puppetry and infectious personality, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain generations. (V)"

"Shari Lewis gained fame as a successful ventriloquist, puppeteer, and children's television show host, but her career was cut short by an untimely and tragic end. (V)"

Is Ms. Shari Lewis still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.