A Hollywood legend has sadly passed away. Comedian Gilbert Gottfried passed away at just 67 years old according to his family via a statement shared on social media Tuesday.
Details about his cause of death remain unclear, but his family did explain that he had been battling an “illness” for a “long” time, saying: While no other details have been provided about Gilbert’s death, it has been reported that he struggled with heart issues back in 2020.
He leaves behind his wife Dara Kravitz and their children Lily, 14, and Max, 12. Related: Journalist Eric Boehlert Dies In Horrific Bike Accident While this is no doubt an incredibly difficult loss for the star’s family, they’ve asked for friends and fans to never stop laughing despite the devastating situation, just as the jokester would have wanted.
They continued: Perezcious readers will remember the 67-year-old for his time as a cast member on Saturday Night Live in the ’70s.
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