Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Gilbert Gottfried Passed Away!

Iconic comedian Gilbert Gottfried passed away.

Only a few months after he mourned the passing of his longtime friend Bob Saget.

American comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried passed away at the age of 67 after suffering from a longstanding illness. He is known for being the comedian who roasts celebrities at many of Comedy Central roasts. He had role as Principal Peabody in Problem Child movie franchise. Gilbert was an actor, stand up comedian, podcast host, radio host and father.

Gottfried died from recurrent ventricular tachycardia, complicated by type II myotonic dystrophy.

He voiced iconic roles as Iago the parrot in Aladdin or Digit LeBold, the cyber bird in Cyberchase.

He was part of the early days of cable network USA. 

Gilbert Gottfried is an iconic comedian.

Gottfried would be hosting a late night movie show called Up All Night, which shows cult classics and B-movies.

Gottfried's persona as a comedian featured an exaggerated shrill voice and emphasis on crude humor.

Gottfried was a part of the 1980s and 1990s in comedy and animation. He had voiced characters ranging from The Fairly Oddparents, Family Guy, Superman The Animated Series, Justice League Action and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Gottfried is survived by his wife, Dara; a daughter, Lily, 14; a son, Max, 12; a sister, Karen; and a nephew, Graham.

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