Great entertainer of many years and of course for Kids growing up in the 90's. Shari Lewis January 17, 1933 - August 2, 1998 Shari Lewis was diagnosed with uterine cancer in June 1998. While undergoing treatment at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on August 2, 1998, she developed viral pneumonia and died at the age of 65. Her remains were cremated. She was survived by her husband, daughter and sister. When Lewis appeared before Congress in 1993 to testify in favor of protections for children's television, Lamb Chop was granted permission to speak. Lamb Chop's passionate, well-informed and vivid testimony made an indelible impression.