Who was Gilbert Gottfried and what was his cause of death?

ON APRIL 12, 2022, Gilbert Gottfried's family reported that the comedian died at the age of 67.

The announcement of Gilbert Gottfried's death was reported by his family via his official Twitter account that Tuesday.

Who was Gilbert Gottfried and what was his cause of death?

Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried was born on February 28, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York.

Gottfried was an actor and legendary stand-up comedian.

He had appeared on shows like Saturday Night Live, USA Up All Night, Beverly Hills Cop II and more.

The Gottfried family wrote on his Twitter revealing that the comedian had died from "a long illness."

His family also released a statement on Facebook writing: "We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness.

"In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend, and father to his two young children."

The famous comedian was known for his iconic voice and voice acting.

According to , Gilbert's rep, Glenn Schwartz, revealed the actor died from a "heart abnormality called Ventricular Tachycardia due to Myotonic Dystrophy type II."

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What are people saying about Gilbert Gottfried?

Jason Alexander, of Seinfeld, was one of the first to comment that the actor had passed away.

"Gilbert Gottfried made me laugh at times when laughter did not come easily. What a gift.

"I did not know him well but I loved what he shared with me. My best wishes and sympathy to his family."

"RIP Gilbert Gottfried," he added.

One fan wrote on Twitter that they watched on of Gottfried's films the night before the news of his death.

The user wrote: "I’ve NEVER been an Aladdin fan but randomly last night I INSISTED that we watch it with the kids. Rest in Paradise 💕"

The comedian voiced the character of the parrot Lago in Disney's 1992 animated film Aladdin.

On January 21, 2022, Gottfried had shared a photo of himself with the late comedians Bob Saget and Louie Anderson.

"This photo is very sad now. RIP Bob Saget and RIP Louie Anderson. Both good friends that will be missed," he wrote on his Twitter.

Who was Gilbert Gottfried married to?

The late comedian was married to his wife Dara Kravitz.

Dara and Gilbert married in 2007 and spent 15 years married before his death.

The couple went on to have two children together: Lily Aster Gottfried, and Max Aaron Gottfried.

Their daughter Lily Aster was born in 2007, and their son Max Aaron was born in 2009.

Dara Kravitz is an American film producer, a radio podcaster.