Comedian and Iconic Voice Actor, Gilbert Gottfried, Dead at 67.
On April 12, the family of comedian Gilbert Gottfried announced that the actor died at the age of 67 after battling a long illness.
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On April 12, the family of comedian Gilbert Gottfried announced that the actor died at the age of 67 after battling a long illness.
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We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness.
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Variety reports that Gottfried possessed one of the most iconic voices in Hollywood and helped give life to a number of animated characters throughout his career.
His most widely known character may be Iago in Disney's 'Aladdin' or as the Aflac duck in commercials for the insurance company.
His most widely known character may be Iago in Disney's 'Aladdin' or as the Aflac duck in commercials for the insurance company.
In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children, Gottfried family, via Twitter.
In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children, Gottfried family, via Twitter.
He was born on February 28, 1955, in Brooklyn, N.Y.
He started performing standup comedy at the age of 15.
He briefly appeared in a 12-episode run on Season 6 of 'Saturday Night Live.'
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A series of promos for MTV helped Gottfried land his first major film role alongside Eddie Murphy in 'Beverly Hills Cop II.'.
A series of promos for MTV helped Gottfried land his first major film role alongside Eddie Murphy in 'Beverly Hills Cop II.'.
Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert’s honor, Gottfried family, via Twitter.
Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert’s honor, Gottfried family, via Twitter
