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Comedian Gilbert Gottfried Popular For His Role As Lago In “Aladdin” Is Dead

Iconic comedian Gilbert Gottfried, known for his notable work in stand up, voice acting and film is dead. Gottfried, died Tuesday April 12th at age 67.

 

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried Popular For His Role As Lago In "Aladdin" Is Dead
Late comedian Gilbert Gottfried

 

“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,” Gottfried’s family said in a statement.

“Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert’s honour. Love, the Gottfried family,” they added.

Gottfried’s longtime friend and publicist Glenn Schwartz in a statement said: Beloved and iconic comedian Gilbert Gottfried passed away at 2:35 p.m. ET on April 12, 2022, from Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia due to Myotonic Dystrophy type II,”

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Gottfried is survived by his wife Dara, 14-year-old daughter Lily, 12-year-old son Max, sister Karen and nephew Graham.

During his career, Gottfried worked in comedy films and as Iago in Disney’s 1992 classic “Aladdin”. He also starred in  films such as “Look Who’s Talking Too”, “Problem Child” and “Beverly Hills Cop II” and reprising his role as the voice of Iago in the sequels “The Return of Jafar” and “Aladdin and the King of Thieves”.

Gottfried will also be remembered both in his stand up shows and in his famous podcast “Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast”,

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