Gilbert Gottfried’s Cause Of Death: What ‘Ventricular Tachycardia’ Is How Long He Had It

Howie Mandel is recalling his final conversation with Gilbert Gottfried. While speaking with ET's Kevin Frazier, the 66-year-old TV personality revealed the last time he spoke with the late comedian, who died from Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia due to Myotonic Dystrophy type II earlier this month at age 67.«I think I was the last person to talk to him,» Mandel told ET. «I talked to him as he was going into the ambulance, going into the hospital the last time.

Howie Mandel is reflecting on the friends and comedy legends he's lost this year. Mandel opened up about the deaths of Bob Saget, Gilbert Gottfried and Louie Anderson during a recent interview with People magazine. "I never dreamed there would be a moment where I could list people who are just gone," Mandel, 66, told the outlet.

Howie Mandel has lost some good friends in recent months.

Gilbert Gottfried’s family is asking for the late celebrity's fans to show their support by donating money for research of the disease that took his life. On Wednesday, a tweet shared from the late-comedian’s official account and his family asked for donations to the research of the "debilitating" Myotonic disease.  "In Honor/Memory of Gilbert Gottfried who passed "Too Soon" of Myotonic Dystrophy Type Two: In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the research of this debilitating disease. Donate here," the tweet began, with a direct link to the donation website.  "Thank you so much, Dara, Lily and Max Gottfried," the message concluded.

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.

Saying goodbye. Gilbert Gottfried‘s family and friends paid their respects to the late comedian during an emotional funeral service two days after his death.

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.

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.