Gilbert Gottfried Cause of Death Tragic: 'Aladdin' Voice Actor Dead at 67
Gilbert Gottfried, a comedian with one of the most distinct voices in Hollywood, passed away at the age of 67 after battling a long illness.
His publicist confirmed the tragic news to The Washington Post, saying he died due to complications from muscular dystrophy.
The "Aladdin" voice actor's family also took to social media to confirm his death, 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."
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) April 12, 2022
They also asked fans to "keep laughing as loud as possible" in the comic's honor despite today being a sad day for the family.
After the news broke out, many celebrity comedians paid tribute to Gottfried, including Jason Alexander, Dane Cook, Tiffany Haddish, and many more.
The comedian was known for his crude humor, shrill voice, and political incorrectness throughout his career.
According to Variety, his distinct voice led him to star in some of the most iconic animated films like Iago the parrot in "Aladdin," the Aflac duck in commercials for an insurance company, and a robotic bird in "Cyberchase."
Born on February 28, 1955, the comic spent his early days in Brooklyn, New York. His first shot at comedy happened at the age of 15.
Following this, his career skyrocketed, which led him to earn a spot on "Saturday Night Live." He lasted for 12 episodes in 1980.
He later reunited with his "SNL" co-star Eddie Murphy in the movie "Beverly Hills Cop II," which is considered one of his first significant roles.
In the 80s, radio personality Howard Stern frequently invited him on his show, where he impersonated a few people like Groucho Marx, Bela Lugosi as Dracula, and many more.
The 90s was an excellent decade for Gottfried as he starred in numerous films like "Problem Child" movies, "Looks Who's Talking Too," "Highway to Hell," and more.
He later took over the world of voice acting as he voiced some of the most iconic animated characters of all time in shows like "The Fairly OddParents," "Spongebob Squarepants," "Duckman," "Disney's House of Mouse," and more.
Gilbert Gottfried is survived by his wife, Dara Kravitz, and his children, Lily and Max.
