what was cs lewis' cause of death
new york daily news Monday, August 21, 2017, 6:25 PM Legendary comedian Jerry Lewis' death Sunday was caused by a heart condition, the Clark County Nevada Coroner determined. His cause of death is officially listed as ischemic cardiomyopathy, which occurs when the heart becomes unable to pump sufficient blood through the rest of the body due to a coronary artery disease. An autopsy will not be conducted for Lewis, 91, who had a history of heart issues during his life.