Bob, real name Stewart, is reported to have passed away at his home after a recent cancer diagnosis. After the news of his death emerged, many of his Curb Your Enthusiasm co-stars have sent their condolences on Twitter. Richard Lewis tweeted: “I’m in shock. I knew him forever. “His role on #curbyourenthusiasm was excruciatingly brilliant! Related articles Bob Einstein dead: Curb Your Enthusiasm star dies aged 76 Bob Einstein dead: How did Curb Your Enthusiasm star die? “Our cast and crew will be devastated. He was so loved. “He told me how much he loved LD and Curb. RIP buddy.” The show’s writer David Mandel also reflected on his time with the late star. He wrote: “Very sad. Got to work with him on #Curb. “Had heard he was sick. Will never forget him telling @jerryseinfeld the dirty joke about the newlyweds.” Bob is widely known to audiences as Marty Funkhouser on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Bob Einstein dead: Curb Your Enthusiasm star has died aged 76 (Image: GETTY•HBO) Bob Einstein dead: Curb Your Enthusiasm writer David Mandel shared his memories of the star (Image: TWITTER•DAVID MANDEL ) How did Bob Einstein die? What was his cause of death? He appeared in nearly two dozen episodes from 2004 to 2011. Bob’s half-brother Albert Brooks confirmed the news of his death on Twitter. He commented: "R.I.P. My dear brother Bob Einstein. A great brother, father and husband. “A brilliantly funny man. You will be missed forever.” Related articles Cornelia Frances dead: How did the Home and Away star die? Stan Lee dead: Ryan Reynolds speaks out on Marvel legend’s death Bob Einstein dead: Curb Your Enthusiasm actor starred as Marty Funkhouser (Image: HBO) Bob Einstein dead: Curb Your Enthusiasm star Richard Lewis paid a tribute on Twitter (Image: TWITTER•RICHARD LEWIS) Other stars in the showbiz world have also paid their respects on the social media site. Radio One host Greg James wrote: “Such sad news about Bob Einstein. “Marty Funkhouser’s scenes with Larry David are some of the funniest things ever. “Not that an excuse is ever needed but I think a Curb Your Enthusiasm binge is on the cards tonight.” Bob's father was Harry Einstein who is best known for playing comedy character Parkyakarkus. His mother was also an actress and a singer. All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility