Comedy legend Gilbert Gottfried Dead at 67
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 09: Gilbert Gottfried is seen arriving to his comedy show at Helium Comedy Club on January 09, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)
TMZ has reported that Comedy Legend, Gilbert Gottfried has died at age 67.
His family has released this statement, “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness. In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, 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.”
No word yet on how he passed or where, but it was reported that he had health issues years ago.
Gilbert had recently posted a photo with Bob Saget and Louie Anderson.
He leaves behind a wife and two kids.
RIP.
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