Bob Einstein, <br />'Curb Your Enthusiasm' <br />Actor, Dead at 76 According to 'Deadline,' <br />Einstein died Wednesday after <br />being diagnosed with cancer. The type of cancer he had and whether it directly affected his death has not yet been reported. Einstein was known for playing <br />the character Marty Funkhouser <br />on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and appeared in many episodes between 2004-2011. Prior to his 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' <br />success, Einstein made a name for himself <br />as a comedy writer and producer. His work on 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,' 'Van Dyke and Company' and 'The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour' put him on <br />the map. Einstein was also the creator of the beloved character Super Dave Osborne, which appeared on a variety of shows throughout his career. Richard Lewis, Einstein's co-star <br />on the show, took to Twitter <br />to express his condolences. Albert Brooks, Einstein's brother, <br />also took to Twitter to comment.
