Comedian and ‘Aladdin’ Voice Actor Gilbert Gottfried Dead at 67: Jason Alexander, Kathy Griffin and More Stars React

The latest installment of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update remembered late comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who died on Tuesday after a lengthy illness. He was 67.

She also appeared on dozens of TV series, including “Kojak,” “Archie Bunker’s Place,” “St. Elsewhere,” Newhart,” “Moonlighting,” ‘The A-Team,” “Who’s the Boss,” “Hill St.

Gilbert Gottfried was laid to rest in Westchester, New York, on Thursday morning and his loved ones are celebrating his life. Comedian Jeffery Ross, 56, delivered the eulogy and shared details of the intimate gathering to People. "The shiva tonight will be a star-studded event, and the funeral was just absolutely perfect," he said.

A doting dad. Late comedian Gilbert Gottfried welcomed two children with wife Dara Kravitz ahead of his death at age 67.

Twitter page after a long illness. Gottfried was known for his standup comedy and for roles in films including Aladdin and Problem Child.

Gilbert Gottfried’s death was announced on Tuesday (12 April). He was 67. Obit Gilbert GottfriedThe family of the actor and comedian, best known for the instantly recognisable voice he gave to characters such as Iago in Disney’s Aladdin, shared the news on Twitter.

J. Kim Murphy After its Tuesday evening performance, Broadway’s “Aladdin” paid tribute to Gilbert Gottfried. Gottfried’s family shared that the comedian died after battling a long illness earlier in the afternoon.Actor Don Darryl Rivera, who serves as the production’s original and continuing Iago, honored Gottfried with a speech during the show’s curtain call.

Gilbert Gottfried was one of the most recognizable voices in show business before his death at age 67. The esteemed performer — known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes — died just after 2:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday from Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia due to Myotonic Dystrophy type II, his longtime friend and publicist Glenn Schwartz told Fox News Digital.

Hollywood is mourning Gilbert Gottfried after the star died on Tuesday following a long illness. The iconic comedian, who voiced the character Iago in "Aladdin," was 67. Celebrities and peers have taken to social media to share their condolences.  Gottfried's co-star in "Aladdin," Linda Larkin, shared an image on Instagram on Tuesday remembering the late actor on behalf of herself and Gottfried's other "Aladdin" co-stars, Scott Weigner and Jonathan Freeman.

Gilbert Gottfried, who passed away at the age of 67 after a “long illness,” was known to the world as a talented actor and comedian, but he was also a loving husband and father. The late star is survived by his wife Dara Kravitz, 52, and their two children, Lily, 14, and Max, 12, who will surely the closest people to him in his life. Since around 2007, Gilbert and Dara have lived their love life in the public eye and have seemed to live their lives together happily. Shortly after Gilbert’s death, his family released a touching statement about him on social media.

NEW YORK -- Reactions to the death of comedian Gilbert Gottfried:“I am so sad to read about the passing of Gilbert Gottfried. Funny, politically incorrect but a softie on the inside. We met many times; he even pranked me on a plane, replacing my intepreter@655jack (they’re like twins).” — Oscar winning actor Marlee Matlin, on Twitter.“I shall miss you, my friend, my sometimes foil, my always pain in my side, usually from the belly laughs.

A Hollywood legend has sadly passed away.

Aladdin. He reprised the role in the film’s various sequels, including The Return Of Jafar and Aladdin And The King Of Thieves, along with the video game franchise Kingdom Hearts.pic.twitter.com/STHhfpVSKU— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) April 12, 2022His other voice work includes 2014’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as Kraang Subprime, SpongeBob SquarePants, Family Guy, The Ren & Stimpy Show and Clerks: The Animated Series.In recent years, Gottfried made appearances on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver. He also had roles in live-action films like 2014’s A Million Ways To Die In The West, 1990’s Problem Child and 1987’s Beverly Hills Cop II where he played Sidney Bernstein.Before his acting career began, Gottfried made his breakthrough as a stand-up comedian.

died at age 67, his family announced Tuesday.“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness,” the funnyman’s family said in a statement, which did not give a cause of death.“In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children.

death of legendary comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried. The Gottfried family confirmed the devastating news in a statement Tuesday afternoon. The 67-year-old passed away due to a “long illness,” the family shared, but his cause of death has not been revealed.

Jordan Moreau Gilbert Gottfried, the comedian, “Aladdin” star and owner of one of the most iconic voices in Hollywood, has died after battling a long illness, his family announced Tuesday. He was 67.His publicist told the Washington Post that he died due to complications from muscular dystrophy.“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness.

Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of their own. Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried died on Tuesday, April 12 at the age of 67. He was battling Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia brought on by Myotonic Dystrophy type II. Gilbert’s family shared the heartbreaking news in a statement that was posted on the late star’s Twitter account.

Gilbert Gottfried passed away on Tuesday at the age of 67, according to a statement released by his family.In a heartbreaking statement that they shared on his social media accounts, they wrote: "We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness.VIDEO: Stars gone too soon"In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend, and father to his two young children."RELATED: Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies aged 50 as band delivers devastating newsIt continued: "Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert's honor." It was signed: "Love, the Gottfried family."A post shared by Gilbert Gottfried (@realgilbert)The actor's family shared a statement announcing his passingTributes from several of his fans started immediately pouring in on social media as they remembered him for his decades-long career in Hollywood.Best remembered for being a key Saturday Night Live cast member in the 80s and for voicing the character of Iago in Disney's Aladdin, the actor and comedian had established a massive presence for himself in the industry.Read more HELLO! US stories hereLike this story? Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.Join HELLO! Fashion at a free fashion & beauty popup by SHEIN and KlarnaBattling the menopause? Here are 5 ways these herbal supplements can support youDiamonds from just £250: the eco-friendly new collection you need to see By registering to HELLO!'s newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent