Gilbert Gottfried, Actor and Comedian, Dead at 67

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.

life-ending illness a secret from all but his closest friends. He did what he could to maintain his wild sense of humor even as death loomed.

death this week at 67.It was revealed Thursday that the beloved funny guy — although often controversial — kept working in the days before he passed. Poignant footage has been released of what could be his final performance: A commercial filmed March 16 for Cali-based Hollywood Offices, TMZ reported.Company president Brad Folb said he booked the “Problem Child” star shot a gonzo “Cameo-styled” ad through an agency called Memmo — which hooks customers up with celebrities for any and all types of personalized messages.The former “SNL” star was paid about $1,300 for the gig, the outlet reported.Folb said he was looking for a “know-it-all” star who would be instantly recognizable and Gottfried’s signature snarky vocals certainly fit the bill.

Gilbert Gottfried‘s cause of death has been made public by his publicist.

Gilbert Gottfried showed support for Chris Rock in his final days. Gottfried, one of the most recognizable voices in show business, died after a long illness on Tuesday. He was 67.

#ripGilbertGottfried— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) April 12, 2022Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander tweeted that “Gilbert Gottfried made me laugh at times when laughter did not come easily. What a gift”.

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.

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.

Gilbert Gottfried stood up for a longtime friend in his final social media post just two weeks before his death.

Gilbert Gottfried‘s family sadly announced his death at the age of 67 on April 12 and although their statement only included that he had a “long illness,” the comedian’s publicist EXCLUSIVELY gave HollywoodLife the specifics of that illness. The cause of death was recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia brought on by Myotonic Dystrophy type II, the publicist said in a statement. We reached out to Pam Pearlman, who is a certified surgical technologist at a hospital in New Jersey for over 15 years, and although she never treated Gilbert, she provided information on what the illness is and how it can turn fatal for a person.

death of iconic comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who was just 67 when he passed on Tuesday.His family called him “the most iconic voice in comedy” as they confirmed the devastating news in a statement on Tuesday afternoon, saying, “We are heartbroken,” and sharing only that he’d died following a “long illness.”Gottfried’s representative, Glenn Schwartz, has since shared that the actor succumbed to a heart abnormality called recurrent ventricular tachycardia, an arrhythmia caused by myotonic dystrophy Type 2.Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is a genetic disorder marked by progressive muscle wasting and weakness which predominantly affects the limbs and face but can create increasingly dire complications for respiratory, skeletal and cardiac muscles.People with DM are at a higher risk of irregular heartbeat, including ventricular tachycardia, an arrhythmia in the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) that causes the heart to beat faster. A sustained sped-up rhythm can cause a fatal drop in blood pressure.Gottfried’s heart condition has been publicly known for some time.

Hollywood is mourning the loss of beloved comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, who 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.

A trio who won’t be forgotten. Gilbert Gottfried paid tribute to his friends Bob Saget and Louie Anderson just months before his own death.

Always in their hearts. Celebrities including Jason Alexander and Kathy Griffin mourned the loss of comedian Gilbert Gottfried after his death on Tuesday, April 12.

Gilbert Gottfried's cause of death has been revealed. In a statement shared with ET, Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, Glenn Schwartz, shared that the comedian died from «Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia due to Myotonic Dystrophy type II.» He was 67.According to the Rare Diseases website, Myotonic Dystrophy type II is «an inherited muscular dystrophy that affects the muscles and other body systems (e.g., heart, eyes, and pancreas). It is characterized by prolonged muscle tensing (myotonia) as well as muscle weakness, pain, and stiffness.»News of the actor-comedian's death was announced on his Twitter account on Tuesday.«We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness,» the statement reads.

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.