American actor and stand-up comedian, Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried dies. He died on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, aged 67.
Gilbert Gottfried family confirmed his death via a tweet on Tuesday.
The Twitter statement said: “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness.”
The family described him as “the most iconic voice in comedy” as well as a “wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children.”
“Although today is a sad day for us all, please keep laughing as possible in Gilbert’s honor,” his family added in the statement.
The statement didn’t reveal his cause of death.
Meet Gilbert Gottfried children
Before his death, Gilbert Gottfried was a devoted married man who had two children.
They are Lily Aster Gottfried and Max Aaron Gottfried.
He welcomed his first child with Dara Kravitz, Lily, 14 years ago. His second child Max is now 12 years old.
They are both schooling and are off the limelight.