Gilbert Gottfried has passed away at the age of 67 after a long battle with an illness, his family shared the news on Tuesday. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
<p>Roommates, we are sending our condolences to the loved ones of actor and comedian Gilbert Gottfried.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, his family announced on Tuesday that he passed away after battling a long illness.</p>
<p>In a statement, his family said,</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;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. Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert’s honor.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/celebrity/gilbert-gottfried-iconic-comedian-dies-67-long-illness-rcna24111">NBC reports</a></em> that Gilbert&#8217;s friend and longtime publicist, Glenn Schwartz, shared that he passed away from Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia due to Myotonic Dystrophy type II.</p>
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<p>Gilbert&#8217;s work spans decades as he has starred in various films, television shows, and comedy specials. Many people know Gilbert for his iconic and distinctive voice that brought laughter to many generations. Some roles many people may be familiar with are his role as Iago, the parrot in Disney&#8217;s “Aladdin,” as well as his role as Sidney Bernstein in &#8220;Beverly Hills Cop II,&#8221; and his role as Mr. Peabody in &#8220;Problem Child.&#8221;</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Celebrities Pay Tribute To Gilbert Gottfried</h3>
<p>Tributes have been pouring in following the news of Gilbert&#8217;s passing. Joy-Ann Reid shared a video of her and Gilbert at Comicon and said,</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Posting this to laugh while I cry. That time I got to Gilbert Gottfried with Gilbert Gottfried at COMICON, back in the </span><span class="r-18u37iz">#AMJoy</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"> days. What a great and funny guy. Rest in peace and deepest condolences to his family.&#8221;</span></p></blockquote>
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<p>Actor Jason Alexandar, who is most known for his role as George Costanza on &#8220;Seinfeld,&#8221; tweeted,</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;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.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<p>Someone also retweeted a photo that Gilbert shared three months ago where he was seen posing for a photo with fellow comedians <em><a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/legendary-actor-bob-saget-passes-away-at-the-age-of-65/">Bob Saget</a></em> and Louie Anderson, who also recently passed this year.</p>
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