Hollywood character actor Gilbert Gottfried dies at age 67: The Aladdin star passed away after a ‘long illness’ his family shares
Longtime character actor Gilbert Gottfried has died at the age of 67, it was announced on Tuesday on his Twitter account.
His family posted a personal, heartfelt message to announce he passed after a ‘long illness,’ it was shared.
‘We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness,’ the note read.
Sad farewell: Longtime character actor Gilbert Gottfried has died at the age of 67, it was announced on Tuesday on his Twitter account
‘In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children,’ it was also shared.
‘Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert’s honor.
The note was signed: ‘Love, the Gottfried family.’
He was also in the movie Problem Child in 1990 and The Aristocrats in 2005.
Seinfeld star Jason Alexander paid a tribute: ‘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.’
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