His wife Krysi Newman toldThe Washington Postthat he died of pancreatic cancer.
Larry David, Elayne Boosler, Rodney Dangerfield, Jay Leno, Joy Behar and Ray Romano.
Crystal wrote that Newmans death was devastating coming so soon after Belzers.
Rick Newman, Owner of “Catch a Rising Star Comedy Clubs"Getty Images
2 pillars of my career gone.
Four years after its opening, the club hosted the launch of Seinfelds stand-up career.
Newman is survived by wife Krysi Newman and two children.
Joe Piscopo, David Brenner, Richard Belzer, Pat Benatar, Robin Williams and Rick NewmanGetty Images
In addition to Crystal and Lewis, other comics posted tributes to the club founder.
He gave me and so many our starts as stand ups.
2 pillars of my career gone.Sad times.
The best!!!!
Thank you Rick Newman for the kind words, great shows and making us all better comics.
You are a legendhttps://t.co/nvr9BlJduJpic.twitter.com/ORJyXMYlX1
The End Of An Era.
Catch A Rising Star Owner Rick Newman dies one day after the great Richard Belzer.
