Comedian Gilbert Gottfried dies "after a long illness," family says
NEW YORK -- Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried has died at age 67.
His family announced his death on social media Tuesday afternoon.
According to family, he had been battling "a long illness."
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) April 12, 2022
Gottfried was born in Brooklyn and spent decades doing standup.
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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