Gilbert Gottfried, standup comic and actor, dies at 67

Gottfried died from recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II, a disorder that affects the heart, his publicist and longtime friend Glenn Schwartz said in a statement.

He first came to national attention with frequent appearances on MTV in its early days and with a brief stint in the cast of “Saturday Night Live” in the 1980s. In his early days at the club the Comedy Store in Hollywood, the managers would have him do his impression of then-little-known Jerry Seinfeld at the end of the night to get rid of lingering patrons.“I am so sad to read about the passing of Gilbert Gottfried,” actor Marlee Matlin said on Twitter. “Funny, politically incorrect but a softie on the inside. We met many times; he even pranked me on a plane, replacing my interpreter.

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Rip

He was funny made me laugh, these days that's a good thing .

Shit

Omggg

First Norm, then Bob, and now Gilbert all gone in less than a year. RIP

Aww 😥😥

He was a major talent at one time and seems was pushed out to the wings!! His personality and delivery was unique!! Sad day !!!

R.I.P

Jabbed?

A uniquely funny man. RIP Gilbert.

Rest In Peace 🙏🏽

😞 Funny man! Condolences to his family. Tik Tok creeping closer each day for all of us.

So sad... I love this guy!

One of the few comics that could really make me laugh, RIP

💔💔 RIP

Legend

Love this guy. RIP

Sad. Loved his work!

RIP 🙏🏿🙏🏿

ripGilbertGottfried Too young.

R.I.P. Gottfried was unique and will be missed

Awe man 😢

RIP handsome prince

That voice annoying but made him unique...RIP

RIP

R.i.p

Dang, I was watching his episode of “Are you afraid of the Dark” the other day

🙏🏾

Horribly sad! May he RIP! Very scary since I also have tachycardia omg that’s frightening 😢

WOW! This so SAD! RIP Mr. Gottfried...

Oh no, Gilbert was a great comedian who brought a lot of joy to people. There will never be another person like him

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