Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried has passed away at the age of 67.
Gottfried’s family shared news of his passing in a statement .
In the Disney community, Gottfried was perhaps best known for his role in Aladdin as the parrot Iago, but he was a prolific comedian in addition to his voice acting roles.
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) April 12, 2022
Gottfried made appearances on Late Night with David Letterman, Celebrity Apprentice, and even spent a short time as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.
As the Gottfried family wrote in their announcement on Twitter, “Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert’s honor.” Our thoughts are with Gilbert Gottfried’s family and loved ones at this time.
R.I.P. Gilbert!