The Latest: `King of Comedy` director, co-star praise Lewis
(World News USA)

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Latest on the death of comedian and filmmaker Jerry Lewis (all times local): 5:20 p.m. The star and director of `The King of Comedy,` a 1982 film featuring Jerry Lewis` much-hailed performance as a kidnapped TV talk show host, praised Lewis in separate statements. Director Martin Scorsese called Lewis `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,` Scorsese said. Actor Robert DeNiro said Lewis `was a friend.` `I was fortunate to have seen him a few times over the past...