Comedian and Iconic Voice Actor, Gilbert Gottfried, Dead at 67.<br />On April 12, the family of comedian <br />Gilbert Gottfried announced that the actor <br />died at the age of 67 after battling a long illness. .<br />On April 12, the family of comedian <br />Gilbert Gottfried announced that the actor <br />died at the age of 67 after battling a long illness. .<br />We are heartbroken <br />to announce the passing of <br />our beloved Gilbert Gottfried <br />after a long illness. , Gottfried family, via Twitter.<br />Variety reports that Gottfried possessed one of the <br />most iconic voices in Hollywood and helped give life to <br />a number of animated characters throughout his career.<br />His most widely known character may be Iago <br />in Disney's 'Aladdin' or as the Aflac duck <br />in commercials for the insurance company.<br />His most widely known character may be Iago <br />in Disney's 'Aladdin' or as the Aflac duck <br />in commercials for the insurance company.<br />In addition to being the most <br />iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert <br />was a wonderful husband, brother, <br />friend and father to his <br />two young children, Gottfried family, via Twitter.<br />In addition to being the most <br />iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert <br />was a wonderful husband, brother, <br />friend and father to his <br />two young children, Gottfried family, via Twitter.<br />He was born <br />on February 28, 1955, <br />in Brooklyn, N.Y.<br />He started performing standup <br />comedy at the age of 15.<br />He briefly appeared in a 12-episode <br />run on Season 6 of 'Saturday Night Live.' .<br />A series of promos for MTV helped Gottfried <br />land his first major film role alongside <br />Eddie Murphy in 'Beverly Hills Cop II.'.<br />A series of promos for MTV helped Gottfried <br />land his first major film role alongside <br />Eddie Murphy in 'Beverly Hills Cop II.'.<br />Although today is a sad day <br />for all of us, please keep laughing <br />as loud as possible in Gilbert’s honor, Gottfried family, via Twitter.<br />Although today is a sad day <br />for all of us, please keep laughing <br />as loud as possible in Gilbert’s honor, Gottfried family, via Twitter
