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Legend of comedy, Gilbert Gottfried passes away aged 67

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4 years ago

April 14, 2022

Anthony Lucas

Gilbert Gottfried, the actor and legendary stand-up comedian has passed away

Actor and comedy legend Gilbert Gottfried has died.

His family announced his death after a long illness via his Twitter page.

Gottfried was best known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes.

He stared in films including Aladdin and Problem Child.

A representative for the actor stated that he died of a “heart abnormality”

Gottfried leaves behind his wife and two children.

Celebrities have taken to social media to honour the star and share their best memories.

It was my honor to have met and interviewed and done bits with one of the greats. Rest In Peace, Gilbert Gottfried. #hardblackwax pic.twitter.com/6rgFQnt8aO
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) April 13, 2022

Gilbert Gottfried was one of those guys who could do almost anything, and I’d laugh. His impression of Andrew Dice Clay is still one of my favorite things. We lost a great one today. pic.twitter.com/ufDpQmIC0d
— Dan LaMorte (@DanLaMorte) April 13, 2022

Walt Disney has also remembered the comedic icon, thanking Gottfried for his “iconic voice” and character.

Thank you for giving Iago his iconic voice, Gilbert Gottfried. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/0LWCb37Qoq
— Disney Music (@DisneyMusic) April 12, 2022

Gottfried also defended his fellow comedians until the very end, using his last social media post to back Chris Rock after the recent Oscars event, which saw Will Smith and Rock have an on stage encounter.

In addition to his brash stand-up routines, the star was known for his piercing, squawky vocals, including in Disney’s hit movie, Alladin.

Gottfried died “after a long illness,” his family announced on social media.

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The attack has left the community shaken and authorities on high alert, with questions swirling about whether this was an act of terror or a random rampage.

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As Trump’s influence on global affairs grows, experts are debating whether this marks a genuine shift in Middle Eastern relations—or just a calculated political play on the global stage.
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Trump threatens Nigeria with U.S. military action over Christian killings

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Observers are closely watching how this showdown could affect U.S.-Nigeria relations, with the world bracing for the next move in Trump’s bold new foreign policy push.

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