The family of late comedian Gilbert Gottfried said he battled a 'long illness,' ventricular tachycardia.
at age 67 “after a long illness,” his family announced on social media. In addition to his brash stand-up routines, Gottfried was known for his piercing, squawky vocals — which he lent to the evil parrot Iago in the Disney animated classic “Aladdin,” as well as the Aflac duck mascot for the insurance company of the same name.Judd Apatow, Tiffany Haddish, Conan O’Brien and Kathy Griffin are among those who are mourning comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who died Tuesday at age 67.
“Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children,” his family wrote. “Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert’s honor.”