Jerry Lewis death: Martin Scorcese hails entertainer as a master
Tehran (KNA) : Film director Martin Scorsese has remembered American entertainer Jerry Lewis as a "giant" and "innovator", following his death aged 91.
The comedian and film-maker died on Sunday morning of natural causes, in Las Vegas, with his family by his side .
Scorsese, 74, posted a touching message alongside a range of pictures of himself and Lewis on Instagram.
He wrote: "Jerry Lewis was a master. He was a giant. He was an innovator. He was a great entertainer. He was a great artist. And he was a remarkable man.
"I had the honor of working with him, and it was an experience I'll always treasure. He was, truly, one of our greats. Rest In Peace, Jerry."
Lewis starred in Scorsese's 1982 film, The King of Comedy, alongside Robert De Niro.
Tributes from the world of entertainment have poured in for Lewis, known for his roles in films like The Bellboy and the original 1963 version of The Nutty Professor.
He also featured as himself in Billy Crystal's Mr Saturday Night and in the early 90s won praise for his return to Broadway in a revival of Damn Yankees.