The comedian died Tuesday from complications of muscular dystrophy, Glenn Schwartz’s friend and journalist said in a statement. Gottfried cast the voice of Iago cartoon character in the 1992 film Aladdin and was also behind Aflac Insurance duck mascot. “We are devastated to announce the death of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness,” the family said in a statement. Farewell: Longtime comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died at the age of 67, his family announced on Twitter on Tuesday Longtime actor and comedian Gilbert Gottfried dies at 67 (photo in 1990) Gottfried lent his voice to Aflac Insurance duck mascot. Photo in 2010 Gottfried was best known for his portrayal of Iago in the 1992 film Aladdin “Apart from being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children,” he continued. “Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loudly as you can in Gilbert’s honor.” The note was signed: “Love, the Gottfried family.”
Gottfried and his wife, Dara Kravitch, whom he married in 2007, have a 14-year-old daughter, Lily, and a 12-year-old son, Max.
Schwartz said Gottfried suffered from recurrent ventricular tachycardia, a form of heart failure due to type II myotonic dystrophy. Heartbreaking news: His family posted a personal, heartfelt message announcing that he had died of a “long-term illness”. Photo in 2014 in New York Sadness: Gilbert is survived by his wife, Dara, and their two children, Lily, 14, and 12-year-old son, Max. Photo in 2017 Gottfried is pictured with other retired comedians, Robin William (left) and Bob Sagget (center). Photo in 2007 The star was born in Brooklyn, New York and began his career in stand-up comedy at the age of 15. He gave it his all: The star was also in the movie Problem Child in 1990 and The Aristocrats in 2005. Photo in 2016 The star was born in Brooklyn, New York and began his career in stand-up comedy at the age of 15. “I remember making the long trip from Brooklyn to Manhattan. I was one of those guys who watched a lot of TV, maybe too much. “I started imitating different actors and comics I saw and I started thinking that was what I wanted to do,” he told the El Paso Times in 2018. In addition to expressing the evil parrot and the subsequent television series Aladdin, he also starred in Problem Child, Beverly Hills Cop II and The Aristocrats. But it was his job as a standup comic where he stole the limelight, including a 12-episode appearance on Saturday Night Live and regular appearances as a guest on Howard Stern’s radio show in the 1980s to play famous people and characters.
He also did a series on an episode of The Cosby Show called Say Hello to Good Buy, where he played a character who is going to buy a new car. “It’s funny to think about it now, but then it was a big deal and respectful to say that I was on an episode of The Cosby Show,” he told the El Paso Times in 2018. “I forgot to mention it to people now.” Gottfried also appeared on Celebrity Apprentice with Donald Trump in 2014 – two years before Trump ran for president. “Well, I can finally say that I met the president. “I never thought I could say that,” he told the El Paso Times in 2018. “He was kind to me. “He was just one of those New York celebrities who was big on real estate and his name was on the building.” ‘[If I had known he would be president,] I would be much friendlier. “Maybe this guy who is president would put me in the cabinet or give me a job title in the White House,” he joked. The world of comedy, which has already lost Bob Saget and Louis Anderson this year, mourned the death of a great talent. “Gilbert Gottfried made me laugh at times when laughter was not easy. What a gift. I did not know him well but I liked what he shared with me. My best wishes and my condolences to his family. #ripGilbertGottfried “, said Seinfeld star Jason Alexander.

Many friends and actors of the actor appreciated him on Twitter Comedian Dane Cook also took to social media to express his grief, writing on Twitter: “I send love to @RealGilbert’s wife, Dara, his family and his fans. Gilbert Gottfried was never funny. He was a wonderful guy, always friendly and made a lot of people happy. ”
“I am just saddened to learn of the death of Gilbert Gottfried. Funny, politically incorrect, but a softie inside. We met many times. he even fooled me on a plane, replacing my intepreter @ 655jack (they’re like twins), Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin said on Twitter. “I will miss you, my friend, sometimes my foil, the constant pain in my side, usually from the laughter of the abdomen. The heavens are much stronger with you now, I’m sure. Keep shaking their heads and smiling, Gilbert. Star Trek actor and grilled victim Gottfried George Takei wrote on Twitter. “I’m sorry to hear about the death of the pioneering and legendary Gilbert Gottfried. This was the last time I saw you in Miami. My condolences to the family and friends of this genius comic, artist and provocateur. “Comedy is mourning tonight,” said comedian Tom Green. “The funniest person I have ever met,” wrote actor and writer Matt Oswalt. Following the deaths of Saget and Anderson within a few weeks of each other in January 2022, Gottfried shared a selfie of the three of them. “This photo is very sad now. RIP Bob Saget and RIP Louie Anderson. “Both good friends will be missing,” he wrote. He left very early: After the deaths of Bob Saget and Louie Anderson within a few weeks of each other in January 2022, Gottfried shared a photo of the three of them taking selfies, now the three comedians are all gone Gottfried recently posted a selfie with fellow comedian Chris Rock after being attacked in the Rock by movie star Will Smith after he told a joke on Oscar night.

Gilbert Gottfried’s comedic journey began in Brooklyn and brought him to Hollywood

Born on February 28, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York, Gottfried began his stand-up career when he was 15 years old playing open microphones throughout New York. In 1980, he did it when he got a job for the sixth season of Saturday Night Live Gottfried was a huge success in the early 1990s, starring in Problem Child and Problem Child 2 as Igor Peabody. In 1992, he gave the voice of the Iago parrot to the famous success of the Aladdin animated film. This was followed by other voice acting roles in Kingdom Hearts and House of Mouse and in 1994’s Thumbelina as Berkely Beetle. Gottfried met his future wife, Dara Kravitz, in the 1990s, and the couple will marry in 2007 and have two children. From 2014 to 2022, Gottfried hosted a podcast, Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast, where he interviewed celebrities and other comedians.