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“Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert’s honor. Love, the Gottfried Family”.
At the age of 67, the iconic voice actor and comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died following a “long illness”, posted by the Gottfried family online.
Gottfried’s publicist disclosed that the cause of death was due to complications from muscular dystrophy.
Appearing in over 160 film and TV shows since the 1980’s, some of Gottfried’s most notable work includes the voice of Lago the Parrot of Disney’s Aladdin and Saturday Night Live.
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) April 12, 2022
With an iconic voice and comedy pushing offensive boundaries, an outpour of condolences has been shared regarding the announcement by fans and entertainment stars.
Best Howard guest ever. When him and Artie got going Howard just gave up.
— Tony (Not the Tiger)🤘🎸🔥🎅🏻 (@ShittersFull93) April 12, 2022
Gilbert, I don’t want to believe this. I loved him. I’m heartbroken for his beautiful family. Say it ain’t so. For almost 40 years his spectacular comedy blew me away.
You can’t be funnier. My God, all who experienced him are crushed. Say it ain’t so.🙏♥️ https://t.co/pO3HW36ta7— Richard Lewis (@TheRichardLewis) April 12, 2022
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