But Lewis, who died in 2017, hosted his last such telethon in 2010, and despite attempts to keep the program going with other presenters, the association announced its cancellation in May 2015, before that year's telethon could be held.
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Mar 31, 2021 · Lewis retired from the telethon in 2010, and it was severely cut back in the following years until it was discontinued after 2014. Some local ...
“The Muscular Dystrophy Association is deeply saddened by the death of beloved comedian, performer, humanitarian and former MDA telethon star and national ...
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Dec 24, 2023 · Lack of Transparency. After the Lewis ouster, the 24-hour telethon was shortened to six hours, then to two hours, and then eliminated by 2015.
Aug 5, 2011 · The group said the 85-year-old legendary comedian would not appear on this year's telethon, and would no longer serve as its national chairman, ...