Jerry Lewis, one of Hollywood's most successful comedians died yesterday. A family statement said he died of natural causes at his home in Las Vegas. One of the most popular comic actors of the 1950s and '60s, Lewis perfected the role of the quirky clown but also won acclaim as a writer, actor and philanthropist in a career spanning six decades. <br/><br/><br/>He became the highest-paid actor in Hollywood, chalking up hits such as The Bell Boy, Cinderfella and The Nutty Professor.<br/>