Stars from across Hollywood are paying their respects to Gilbert Gottfried, the legendary comedian and actor who died Tuesday following a long illness. He was 67. “He was a unique voice in comedy on so many levels,” wrote Star Wars actor Mark Hamill.”Unpredictable, one-of-a-kind, hilarious & irreplaceable! Thank you for the lifetime of laughs, sir.” He was a unique voice in comedy on so many levels. Unpredictable, one-of-a-kind, hilarious & irreplaceable! Thank you for the lifetime of laughs, sir.#RIP_GilbertGottfried https://t.co/5tUbQBdnn6 — Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) April 12, 2022 Gottfried was an iconic voice in comedy, perhaps best known for voicing the cocky, wise-talking macaw Iago in Disney’s 1992 animated film Aladdin. He also appeared in films such as Problem Child, Look Who’s Talking Too, Beverly Hills Cop II, and The Aristocrats. His family confirmed the passing on Tuesday, with Gottfried’s representative Glenn Schwartz later sharing that the actor died due...
- 4/13/2022
- TV Insider
Just hours after Gilbert Gottfried’s family announced his death on Twitter, his verified account began linking to an amateur porn star’s OnlyFans and leading people to follow a rap stan account on Instagram.
The comedian’s Twitter bio had been changed to “hacked by” and an Instagram handle just several hours after his death was announced on social media. The late comedian’s account shared a tweet that the Suicideboys was a “top 5 rap group” and encouraged followers to follow a specific account on Twitter. “I’m dead because of [Instagram handle] on Ig,...
The comedian’s Twitter bio had been changed to “hacked by” and an Instagram handle just several hours after his death was announced on social media. The late comedian’s account shared a tweet that the Suicideboys was a “top 5 rap group” and encouraged followers to follow a specific account on Twitter. “I’m dead because of [Instagram handle] on Ig,...
- 4/13/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
When it came to having a signature voice in his acting and comedy, Gilbert Gottfried was king. Before his 2017 documentary, rarely did the public get to hear what the comedian — behind beloved avian characters Cyberchase‘s Didge, Aladdin‘s Iago, and the Aflac duck — sounded like when he was out of character.
But one time, when Gottfried — who died at age 67 — visited The Howard Stern Show, listeners got a glimpse of what Gottfried sounded like when he wasn’t acting. After playing sound from Aladdin, Stern shared a clip of...
But one time, when Gottfried — who died at age 67 — visited The Howard Stern Show, listeners got a glimpse of what Gottfried sounded like when he wasn’t acting. After playing sound from Aladdin, Stern shared a clip of...
- 4/12/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Gilbert Gottfried, a legendary voice in the comedy world, has died at 67.
His family posted a statement on Gottfried’s personal Twitter page that reads: “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness. 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. Love, the Gottfried family.”
NBC News reported earlier that Gottfried died at 2:35 p.m. Et of recurrent ventricular tachycardia — an abnormal heart rhythm — due to myotonic dystrophy type II. The cause was attributed to Glenn Schwartz, Gottfried’s longtime friend and publicist.
Gottfried was known for trademark shrill, nasally and instantly recognizable voice, squinted eyes, faux anger and a comic delivery that melded...
His family posted a statement on Gottfried’s personal Twitter page that reads: “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness. 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. Love, the Gottfried family.”
NBC News reported earlier that Gottfried died at 2:35 p.m. Et of recurrent ventricular tachycardia — an abnormal heart rhythm — due to myotonic dystrophy type II. The cause was attributed to Glenn Schwartz, Gottfried’s longtime friend and publicist.
Gottfried was known for trademark shrill, nasally and instantly recognizable voice, squinted eyes, faux anger and a comic delivery that melded...
- 4/12/2022
- by Brandon Choe
- Deadline Film + TV
Gilbert Gottfried, the controversial and one-of-a-kind comedian and actor with a voice as unique as his comedy, died today after a lengthy illness, his family announced. He was 67.
A statement posted on Gottfried’s Twitter page reads: “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness. 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. Love, the Gottfried family.”
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NBC News reported that Gottfried died at 2:35 p.m. Et of recurrent ventricular tachycardia — an abnormal heart rhythm — due to myotonic dystrophy type II. The cause was attributed to Glenn Schwartz, Gottfried’s longtime friend and publicist.
Gottfried was known for trademark shrill,...
A statement posted on Gottfried’s Twitter page reads: “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness. 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. Love, the Gottfried family.”
Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2022: Photo Gallery
NBC News reported that Gottfried died at 2:35 p.m. Et of recurrent ventricular tachycardia — an abnormal heart rhythm — due to myotonic dystrophy type II. The cause was attributed to Glenn Schwartz, Gottfried’s longtime friend and publicist.
Gottfried was known for trademark shrill,...
- 4/12/2022
- by Greg Evans and Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Gilbert Gottfried, the wisecracking comedian and actor with one of the most wonderfully unmistakable voices in Hollywood, died Tuesday at the age of 67.
Gottfried’s family confirmed his death on social media, writing, “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness. 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’s family confirmed his death on social media, writing, “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness. 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.
- 4/12/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Louie Anderson, the stand-up comedian, game show host and Emmy-winning actor, has died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer.
Anderson was previously diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. As Anderson’s publicist, Glenn Schwartz, confirmed to our sister site Deadline, the actor died Friday morning at a Las Vegas hospital where he’d been getting treatment. Fellow comedian Pauly Shore tweeted Jan. 20 that he had visited Anderson to say his goodbyes. “He’s still with us, but keep him in your prayers,” he said.
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Anderson was previously diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. As Anderson’s publicist, Glenn Schwartz, confirmed to our sister site Deadline, the actor died Friday morning at a Las Vegas hospital where he’d been getting treatment. Fellow comedian Pauly Shore tweeted Jan. 20 that he had visited Anderson to say his goodbyes. “He’s still with us, but keep him in your prayers,” he said.
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- 1/21/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Louie Anderson, the veteran comedian, game show host and three-time Emmy winner, has died. He was 68.
The Baskets star died Friday morning in Las Vegas, where he had entered hospital this week for treatment of diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer, his longtime publicist Glenn Schwartz told Deadline.
A constant presence on stage and screen since the mid-1980s, Anderson won the 2016 Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Christine Baskets, the mother of the Zach Galifianakis-portrayed Chip and Dale on the FX series. The actor was nominated in the category over three consecutive years starting in 2016 for his Baskets performance. Anderson also won two Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for Fox’s Life with Louie in 1997 and 1998.
According to Schwartz, Anderson, one of 11 children, was a counselor to troubled children before launching his comedy career...
The Baskets star died Friday morning in Las Vegas, where he had entered hospital this week for treatment of diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer, his longtime publicist Glenn Schwartz told Deadline.
A constant presence on stage and screen since the mid-1980s, Anderson won the 2016 Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Christine Baskets, the mother of the Zach Galifianakis-portrayed Chip and Dale on the FX series. The actor was nominated in the category over three consecutive years starting in 2016 for his Baskets performance. Anderson also won two Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for Fox’s Life with Louie in 1997 and 1998.
According to Schwartz, Anderson, one of 11 children, was a counselor to troubled children before launching his comedy career...
- 1/21/2022
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The actor and comedian Louie Anderson is “resting comfortably” at a Las Vegas hospital while undergoing treatment for blood cancer, according to his publicist Glenn Schwartz. “Iconic comedian Louie Anderson is currently in a Las Vegas hospital being treated for Dlbcl Diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer,” read the statement. Anderson is […]
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- 1/20/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
Showbiz veteran, Louie Anderson, who mostly recently appeared in the film Coming 2 America, has been hospitalized for treatment as he battles cancer. The 69–year-old actor's publicist Glenn Schwartz confirmed the diagnosis in a statement per NBC on Jan. 18. "Iconic comedian Louie Anderson is currently in a Las Vegas hospital being treated for Dlbcl Diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer," he said. "He is resting comfortably." Anderson's entertainment career has spanned nearly four decades. He made his network debut as a stand-up comedian on The Tonight Show in 1984 and appeared alongside Eddie Murphy in the 1988 film Coming to America, a role that he reprised in...
- 1/18/2022
- E! Online
Fred Willard, the prolific and beloved comic actor and master of the mockumentary genre who stood out in ensemble comedies like Best in Show, For Your Consideration and This Is Spinal Tap, died Friday at the age of 86.
Willard’s rep Glenn Schwartz confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, adding that the cause of death was natural causes. Willard’s daughter Hope Mulbarger said in a statement, “My father passed away very peacefully last night at the fantastic age of 86 years old. He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end.
Willard’s rep Glenn Schwartz confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, adding that the cause of death was natural causes. Willard’s daughter Hope Mulbarger said in a statement, “My father passed away very peacefully last night at the fantastic age of 86 years old. He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end.
- 5/16/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Dan Auerbach spent the years between Black Keys’ new album, Let’s Rock, and 2012’s Turn Blue recording album after album in his Nashville studio, most of them far more rootsy, layered and restrained than much of his band’s catalog. But to return to the Black Keys’ sound — and a more primal version of it than they manifested during their lengthy period of collaboration with Danger Mouse, who is absent this time — all it took was Auerbach getting back into a room with drummer Patrick Carney. In a conversation before the album’s release,...
- 7/31/2019
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
On the morning of September 5th, Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach walked into Auerbach’s Nashville studio, picked up their instruments and became the Black Keys again. By season’s end, they had finished their ninth album, the self-produced “Let’s Rock” (yes, that’s really the title). As usual, they created the entire album’s worth of songs from scratch in the studio, with nothing written in advance and very little discussion. It had been five years since they recorded together, but that didn’t seem to matter at all.
- 4/25/2019
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
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