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#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”.

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.

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‘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.

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.

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.

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.

Popular comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died at the age of 67, according to a post on social media written by his family.

Zack Sharf Comedians and other Hollywood talent are paying tribute on social media to Gilbert Gottfried. The comedian’s family announced April 12 that he had died at age 67 following a long illness. Gottfried was known for his iconic shrill voice and beloved for his crude comedic style.

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.

Refresh for updates…When news broke on Tuesday of beloved comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried’s death, aged 67, following a long illness, tributes began flooding in.

The Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker pretend wedding in Las Vegas took the entertainment industry by storm. Fans were shocked to hear that the celebrity couple famous for luxurious holiday getaways and a $1 million engagement ring opted for a low-key, secret elopement instead of a high-brow affair.

Sin City is second to none when it comes to a spot for celebrity couples to tie the knot. While some famous faces opt to go to exotic locals to exchange nuptials, some of Hollywood’s hottest couples have made their love official with a small ceremony in Las Vegas.

Jason Alexander paid tribute to the late Estelle Harris in a pair of tweets eulogizing her on Sunday April 3. Estelle, who died at 93 on Saturday, played the mother to Jason’s iconic character George Costanza in the beloved sitcom Seinfeld in the 90s. Jason, 62, looked back on the many laughs that the two shared on-set over the years while filming the classic comedy series.

Jason Alexander is mourning the loss of his "TV mama" Estelle Harris. The actress, who played George Costanza’s (Alexander) short-fused mother on "Seinfeld," passed away at age 93.The star’s agent Michael Eisenstadt confirmed her death in Palm Desert, California, on Saturday evening. "One of my favorite people has passed - my tv mama, Estelle Harris," tweeted the actor.

Seinfeld co-star Estelle Harris.The actor passed away aged 93 at her Palm Desert home on Saturday (April 2) from natural causes, as confirmed by her son Glen Harris.Following her death, Alexander, who played her on-screen son George Constanza in Seinfeld, paid tribute to her on Twitter.“One of my favourite people has passed – my tv mama, Estelle Harris,” Alexander wrote. “The joy of playing with her and relishing her glorious laughter was a treat. I adore you, Estelle.

Estelle Harris, the actress best known for her roles as George Constanza’s mother on Seinfeld and as Mrs. Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise, has died. She was 93 years old.

Estelle Harris sadly passed away at the age of 93 over the weekend due to natural causes.

Actress Estelle Harris has died at 93. She passed away of natural causes in Palm Desert, California.

multiple outlets. The and star died of natural causes in Palm Desert, Calif., weeks ahead of her 94th birthday. “It is with the greatest remorse and sadness to announce that Estelle Harris has passed on this evening at 6:25pm,” her son Glen Harris shared in a statement to. “Her kindness, passion, sensitivity, humor, empathy and love were practically unrivaled, and she will be terribly missed by all those who knew her.”Harris was best known for her role as George Costanza's mother, Estelle Costanza on the hit sitcom,, as well as voicing Mrs. Potato Head in the franchise. Harris also had the recurring role of Muriel on in addition to roles in and many more. Shortly after the news of her death broke, Jason Alexander, who played her on-screen son, George Costanza, on tweeted his condolences. «One of my favorite people has passed — my tv mama, Estelle Harris.

Florida — as their son, played by Jason Alexander, fruitlessly encouraged them to do.Harris’ agent Michael Eisenstadt confirmed the actor’s death in Palm Desert, California, on Saturday evening.Viewers of all backgrounds would tell her she was just like their own mothers, Harris often said.“She is the mother that everybody loves, even though she’s a pain in the neck,” she told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 1998.The career-defining role came after decades on stage and screen. Born April 22, 1928, in New York City, Harris grew up in the city and later in the Pittsburgh suburb of Tarentum, Pennsylvania, where her father owned a candy store.

Estelle Harris has sadly passed away.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“Young Sheldon” isn’t so young anymore — and as the hit CBS comedy marks its 100th episode, the series is growing up along with its title star. Co-creator and executive producer Steve Molaro told Variety that as Sheldon, played by Iain Armitage, enters his teenage years and starts attending college, more grown-up storylines have started to reflect that change.“It’s hard to believe that we started out the pilot [in 2017] when Iain was eight years old,” Molaro said. “And Raegan Revord, who plays Missy, was eight or nine.

EXCLUSIVE: Audio Up, the podcast studio behind series from the likes of Anthony Anderson and James Ellroy, is ramping up its moves into TV and film.

viral, and to be honest we’re just going to let you watch it before we say anything more. Because it really does have to be seen to be believed. The most incredible and totally unconnected array of people gathered for the video, which was shot back in 2010 for a show called Gylne Tider (Golden Times) which aired on Norwegian TV.

Rachel Brosnahan is revealing how all of that fast talking dialogue in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” isn’t as easy as she makes it seem. 

February brings with it the season of love. Red roses, red-heart shaped flowers, extravagant getaways and romantic dinner dates are all on the table. With such positivity and connection in the air, we almost wish we could celebrate the holiday of Valentine's Day all year round.

A the release date for a brand new season of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel has just been announced.

Mrs. Maisel is ready to speak her mind and drop some f-bombs in the season 4 trailer of Prime Video Canada’s award-winning series.

Rachel Brosnahan-starring comedy, and teased more standup shows, familial drama and adventures to come.«You know what's great about me? It's when I'm !» Brosnahan's Midge Maisel tells her manager, Susie (Alex Borstein) in the trailer. «Every single show, I'm gonna say exactly what's on my mind.»The season logline seems to confirm as much, teasing, «It's 1960 and change is in the air.»«Looking to hone her act, Midge finds a gig with total creative freedom. But her commitment to her craft — and the places it takes her — creates a rift between her and the family and friends around her,» the logline reads.A previously released teaser for the season showed Midge telling Susie, «Make me a headliner!»She’s not holding back anymore.

Matt Walsh is joining starting with Wednesday night’s episode, “Hot for Teacher and Writing a Wrong.” It marks the first of a three-episode arc for the 57-year-old actor, who plays a somewhat shy community college psychology professor where Becky (Lecy Goranson) attends school. He puts his job at risk when he starts a relationship with her. This situation Becky finds herself in is something the producers teased to ET earlier in the year.

streamed on the site by a big chunk of viewers who weren’t even born when the series originally aired.“Seinfeld” was part of NBC’s hit “Must See TV” lineup back in the ’90s. The series aired for nine seasons, from 1989 until 1998. “The show about nothing” starred creator Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards and Jason Alexander as New Yorkers and their fast-paced, fast-talking lives.

“paranoid and erratic” Britney Spears once wielded a knife and locked herself in a room with her younger sister Jamie Lynn Spears, according to the latter’s new memoir.The frightening incident — which the younger Spears details in “Things I Should Have Said,” out this week — supposedly occurred in the aftermath of Britney’s quickie marriage to childhood friend Jason Alexander, and their subsequent annulment, in 2004.“[Britney] said to me, ‘Baby, I’m scared,’ and took a large knife from the kitchen, pulled me along to my room, and she locked us both inside,” Jamie Lynn, 30, writes. “She put the knife in the bedside table drawer and simply repeated, ‘I’m scared.’ She needed me to sleep beside her .