Comedian Gilbert Gottfried Dead At 67
on Apr 12, 2022
A beloved comedian has told his last joke.
Gilbert Gottfried passed away on Tuesday (April 12) after “a long illness,” according to a statement from his family.
“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried,” the statement on the comedian’s Twitter read. “In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, friend, and father to his two young children. Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert’s honor.”
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) April 12, 2022
NBC News reports that his longtime friend and publicist Glenn Schwartz has revealed that Gottfried died from Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia due to Myotonic Dystrophy type II.
Gottfried is known for his exaggerated and shrill voice, as well as his crude humor. Despite his dirty comedy, he has voiced several characters in children’s programs such as Iago in Aladdin, Kraang Subprime in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television show, and Digit LeBoid on the PBS Kids show Cyberchase.
Gottfried is survived by his wife Dara Kravitz, and their two children Lily and Max. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this time.
See some reaction to his death below.
Damn. Gilbert Gottfried. Not sure there’s a more iconic voice and seemed like such a genuinely nice guy. RIP. pic.twitter.com/5X1t8ow3nh
— ʟᴜᴋᴇ ʙᴀʀɴᴇᴛᴛ 👨🏻🍼 (@LukeBarnett) April 12, 2022
They’re together again.
RIP Gilbert Gottfried pic.twitter.com/aI8PbPxxuZ
— Ben! 🍉 (@Benimated) April 12, 2022
Three legends. 🤍 https://t.co/m2NQ140OsX l📷: Gilbert Gottfried/Twitter pic.twitter.com/Uy0mF21DOQ
— People (@people) April 12, 2022
Gilbert Gottfried made me laugh at times when laughter did not come easily. What a gift. I did not know him well but I loved what he shared with me. My best wishes and sympathy to his family. #ripGilbertGottfried
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) April 12, 2022
Watch some of his best moments from Comedy Central jokes over the years.
