LOS ANGELES Gilbert Gottfried, the actor and legendary standup comic known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes, has died. He was 67. Gottfried died from a rare genetic muscle disease that can ...

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried had one of the most recognizable voices in the world. With an expansive history in acting, he breathed ear-splitting life into a multitude of iconic characters. However, ...

Gilbert Gottfried, who died on Tuesday at age 67 after a long battle with a genetic muscle disease, was a true comic’s comic. A throwback to setup-and-punchline humor in an era dominated by ...

Gilbert Gottfried and Penn Jillette attend "The Aristocrats" Screening and After Party at Carolines Comedy Club at Carolines on July 26 Gilbert Gottfried was a wonderful father, a wonderful husband.

Gottfried was known for his unusual voice and cranky stage persona — which made him a perfect fit to play the evil parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin. He spoke with Fresh Air in 1992. This is FRESH AIR.

NEW YORK — Gilbert Gottfried has been laid to rest. The comedian was remembered by his fellow funny friends and loved ones at a funeral in Westchester Thursday, two days after the “Aladdin” star died ...

Gilbert Gottfried, actor and stand-up comedian, has died after a “long illness,” his family confirmed on his social media accounts. He was 67. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our ...

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It's certainly not been the kindest of years for the comedy community, where every few months it seems there's a new story about how one of the great ones has died. Gottfried's death at 67 Tuesday was ...

At the young age of 15, Gilbert Gottfried began doing stand-up at open mike nights in New York City, after a few short years, became known around town as “the comedian’s comedian.” After spending ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gilbert Gottfried, the actor and legendary standup comic known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes, has died. He was 67. Gottfried died from a rare genetic muscle disease ...