Legendary actor and comedian Gilbert Gottfried died on April 12 at age 67 after battling a "long illness." His family announced the news in a statement shared on Twitter. "We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness," they wrote. "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."
Gottfried is known for his iconic voiceover roles, starring in films like 1992's "Aladdin," "Beverly Hills Cop II," and "Problem Child." He also lent his voice to many children's TV shows, such as "Cyberchase," "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," and "Fairly OddParents."
