Gilbert Gottfried: Photos Of The Late Comedian With The Unforgettable Voice

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Elissa Anderson

April 12, 2022 5:32PM EDT

Gilbert Gottfried was a comic and actor with a one-of-a-kind voice. Remember the star’s life with photos here.

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Gilbert Gottfried: Photos

Gilbert Gottfried: Photos — Gilbert Gottfried was a comic and actor, known for his distinctive voice and sarcastic attitude. The star, who was born February 28, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York was best known as the voice of the parrot Iago from Disney’s Aladdin, as well as for his short time an an ‘SNL’ castmember.

He died at age 67 after “a long illness”. His loved ones announced his passing on Apr. 12, 2022. “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. Love, the Gottfried family,” they added.

Here, Gilfred appears at HBO Presents-Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs in New York on Nov. 18, 2017.

Remember the actor’s life in photos here.

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Gilbert Gottfried & Kids At The Premiere Of ‘Beauty And The Beast’

Gilbert Gottfried & Kids At The Premiere Of ‘Beauty And The Beast’ — Family outing. Gilbert Gottfried appears with his kids Max Gottfried and Lily Aster Gottfried at the New York premiere of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ on Mar. 13, 2017.

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Gilbert Gottfried & Wife In 2018

Gilbert Gottfried & Wife In 2018 — Dara Kravitz and Gilbert Gottfried attend the premiere of ‘A Simple Favor’ on Sep. 10, 2018. The sweethearts married in 2007 after meeting in the late 90s.

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Gilbert Gottfried & Son Max In 2018

Gilbert Gottfried & Son Max In 2018 — Bonding. Gilbert Gottfried and son Max Aaron Gottfried enjoy a hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 25, 2018.

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Gilbert Gottfried & Kids In 2016

Gilbert Gottfried & Kids In 2016 — Gilbert Gottfried and kids enjoy the ‘New York Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes’ on Jun. 23, 2016. Max wore fun green glasses.

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Gilbert Gottfried In 2019

Gilbert Gottfried In 2019 — Gilbert Gottfried strikes a pose at the world premiere of the HBO documentary ‘The Bronx’ on Oct. 28, 2019. He was a native of the borough.

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Gilbert Gottfried Does Stand Up

Gilbert Gottfried Does Stand Up — Still got it! Gilbert Gottfried performs at a David Lynch Foundation Benefit for Veterans with PTSD at New York City Center on Apr. 30, 2016. he had the crowd in stitches.

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Gilbert Gottfried In 1990

Gilbert Gottfried In 1990 — Gilbert Gottfried attends the 1990 American Comedy Awards on March 10. He looked like he was having a great time.

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Gilbert Gottfried & Wife In 2017

Gilbert Gottfried & Wife In 2017 — Date night. Gilbert Gottfried and Dara Kravitz attend the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of ‘Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives’ on Apr. 19, 2017.

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Gilbert Gottfried In 1994

Gilbert Gottfried In 1994 — Gilbert Gottfried in 1994. He appeared with Rhonda Shear and David Cassidy.

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Gilbert Gottfried In 2018

Gilbert Gottfried In 2018 — Gilbert Gottfried attends the Tribeca Film Festival opening of ‘Love, Gilda’ on Apr. 18, 2018. The documentary was a tribute to comic Gilda Radner.

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Gilbert Gottfried Celebrates ‘SNL’s 40th Annversary

Gilbert Gottfried Celebrates ‘SNL’s 40th Annversary — Gilbert Gottfried attends the SNL 40th Anniversary Special at New York’s Rockefeller Plaza. He looked sharp as ever in the purple and black tuxedo ensemble.

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Gilbert Gottfried In 2007

Gilbert Gottfried In 2007 — Tracy Morgan, Bob Saget, Gilbert Gottfried and Chelsea Handler attend the DVD release party for ‘Farce of the Penguins’ in New York on Jan. 30, 2007. It looked like a good time.

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Gilbert Gottfried On ‘SNL’

Gilbert Gottfried On ‘SNL’ — Live from New York, it’s Gilbert Gottfried! The comic was on ‘Saturday Night Live’ for just 12 episodes in 1980l.

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Gilbert Gottfried In 1991

Gilbert Gottfried In 1991 — Ready for your close up? Gilbert Gottfried enjoys the limelight during the 43rd Annual Emmy Awards on Aug. 25, 1991.

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