Gilbert Gottfried, comedian and actor, has died

By CNN Newsource

Published April 12, 2022 1:52 PM

By Scottie Andrew

Gilbert Gottfried, a comedian and film and television actor with a distinctly memorable voice, has died after a long illness, his family announced on Tuesday.

He was 67.

“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,” his family wrote in a post on Twitter.

CNN has contacted a Gottfried’s publicist for further comment.

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