Gilbert Gottfried Dies At Age 67 After Long Illness

Gilbert Gottfried’s family is asking for the late celebrity's fans to show their support by donating money for research of the disease that took his life. On Wednesday, a tweet shared from the late-comedian’s official account and his family asked for donations to the research of the "debilitating" Myotonic disease.  "In Honor/Memory of Gilbert Gottfried who passed "Too Soon" of Myotonic Dystrophy Type Two: In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the research of this debilitating disease. Donate here," the tweet began, with a direct link to the donation website.  "Thank you so much, Dara, Lily and Max Gottfried," the message concluded.

Pregnant Britney Spears and her fiancé Sam Asghari have sent the rumour mill into overdrive with wedding rumours after consistently calling each other “husband” and “wife” in various social media posts. Fans of the Baby One More Time singer can put away their confetti for the time being though, as sources say that Britney, 40, is set to marry Sam, 28, in her “dream wedding after birth”. A source close to the star told Hollywood Life: "Britney and Sam are being playful with each other, and they are not married.

It’s been a tough few years for Britney Spears. But five months after her conservatorship ended, the singer has announced she’s expecting a baby with fiancé Sam Asghari – and a source says it’s the happy ending she’s longed for. Under the 13-year conservatorship, which meant her father Jamie made all decisions about her professional and personal life, Britney, 40, wasn’t allowed to get pregnant.

Britney Spears has shared her awe at her growing baby after announcing that she is pregnant.The singer, 40, is expecting a child with fiance Sam Asghari, 28, announcing the happy news in April with a joyous Instagram post.It comes after she was freed from a 13-year-long conservatorship, under which Britney alleged she was prevented from getting married or having a baby.She and Sam became engaged last year after her conservatorship ended, with her new fiance telling TMZ in December they would be engaging in ‘a lot of baby making’ over the Christmas period.Britney shares two teenage sons with ex Kevin Federline, Sean Preston, 16, and 15-year-old Jayden, but is clearly just as excited for her third pregnancy as she was for her first.The Toxic hitmaker took to Instagram on Tuesday where she shared a sweet illustration of a foetus growing in the womb.Writing to her 40 million followers, Britney said: ‘REALLY ??? This is what’s going on with me ????!!!!’Britney’s post was met with an outpouring of support, with one fan joining Britney in awe of the ‘MIRACLE OF LIFE’.‘So excited for you both,’ one person wrote, while another added ‘congratulations, B.’One Instagram user jokingly dubbed Britney’s unborn child ‘Babyney Spears’ – which could catch on.Britney’s post has been liked close to half a million times, with fans rallying behind her as she enjoys her newfound freedom following the end of the oppressive conservatorship.The Crossroads star has delighted fans with regular pregnancy updates, including a video modelling clothes before her bump begins to show.She also recently wrote a long post comparing her parenting techniques to her own mother’s, who she recently accused of being worse than the negligent mum in her film

The latest installment of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update remembered late comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who died on Tuesday after a lengthy illness. He was 67.

Britney Spears admitted she is'scared to have a baby in this world' just five days after announcing she is expecting her first child with Sam Asghari.The revelation came while reflecting on her first pregnancy with her eldest sonSean Preston, who she welcomed in2006 with her then-husband Kevin Federline, with her more than 40.7 million Instagram followers on Saturday.While sharing a black and white throwback photo of herself cradling her baby bump in a silk lace gown, the 40-year-old pop star voiced her fears about expecting another little one. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Britney Spears (@britneyspears) The Grammy winner told fans that she is 'especially' fearful to have a baby in this world' after multiple documentaries were released about her 13-year-long conservatorship in the past few months.

Britney Spears on Friday took to Instagram with a clip from her recent Mexican vacation with her fiancé Sam Asghari, who she's expecting a child with.'Throwback clips of me and my small fetus playing in the water in Mexico!!!' the musical artist, 40, captioned a post to her 40.7 million followers.In the clip, the Grammy-winner was positioned on her stomach while relaxing on the beach as the waves came in, before turning on her side and then her back, moving her feet in the ocean tide. The latest:Britney Spearsy, 40, on Friday took to Instagram with a clip from her recent Mexican vacation with her fiancé Sam Asghari, 28, who she's expecting a child withThe ...Baby One More Time singer donned a white bikini with blue patterns and had her hair pulled back as she wore dark sunglasses in the social media clip.The Oops!...

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Saying goodbye. Gilbert Gottfried‘s family and friends paid their respects to the late comedian during an emotional funeral service two days after his death.

Bob Saget’s family was there to mourn the loss of his good friend.

died on April 12 at the age of 67, in his role of the clever parrot Iago in Disney’s “Aladdin” as well as 200 hours of content left on his Cameo page.The 1992 animated flick’s co-directors John Musker and Ron Clements believed that Robin William’s witty blue Genie needed a perfect folio to complement his character. And Gottfried was that person to bring the villainous bird to life.According to The Ringer, the filmmakers needed to sell their idea to then-Walt Disney Studios head Jeffrey Katzenberg. The pair played the chairman a clip from Gottfried’s film, “Beverly Hills Cop II,” in order to convince him of the late actor’s comedic chops.“It’s almost 40 minutes into the movie when the Genie makes his first appearance,” Clements previously said.

Gilbert Gottfried was laid to rest in Westchester, New York, on Thursday morning and his loved ones are celebrating his life. Comedian Jeffery Ross, 56, delivered the eulogy and shared details of the intimate gathering to People. "The shiva tonight will be a star-studded event, and the funeral was just absolutely perfect," he said.

Gilbert Gottfried has been laid to rest.

Stars from all corners of the industry gathered to pay their respects to Gilbert Gottfried.

Gilbert Gottfried's widow Dara Kravitz paid tribute to legendary standup comic with a hilarious eulogy that would have made her husband proud.While tearfully remembering her latespouse, just days after he died, at 67, from a heart abnormality, the film producer, 52, memorialized his cheeky sense of humor and, at times, crude jokes.'I loved his heart and soul, his jokes were dirty but his heart was so pure,' she tearfully recalled during the memorial service at the Riverside Memorial Chapel in New York City on Thursday. In memory:Gilbert Gottfried's widow Dara Kravitz paid tribute to legendary standup comic with a hilarious eulogy that would have made her husband proud; pictured in 2017She continued: 'Our relationship was so special that whatever I say it's not enough.' Kravitz went on to recall meeting her spouse at a Grammys party,held at Tavern on the Green, in 1997, when she was 27 and he was 42.'I was there because I was in the music business and he was there for the free food,' she quipped, nodding to Gottfried's reputation for being cheap.

A call to peace—or a cryptic message? Jamie Lynn Spears reacted to Britney Spears’ pregnancy news on Instagram, and her response seems to suggest that the feud between the sisters might be coming to a halt. 

Gilbert Gottfried worked until a week before his death.The funnyman starred in an advertising campaign for office space rental company Hollywood Offices to play a 'know-it-all' celebrity. 'We were thrilled to have Gilbert help us and he did an amazing job. He was kind, professional and most of all hilarious,' the company shared on social media this week.Character actor Gottfried died at the age of 67 on April 12 due to complications from myotonic dystrophy type II, a genetic form of muscular dystrophy, which causes heart problems.

life-ending illness a secret from all but his closest friends. He did what he could to maintain his wild sense of humor even as death loomed.

Kelly Rizzo knows what it's like to lose a loved one. Bob Saget's widow shared an emotional tweet on Wednesday in remembrance of her husband's close pal, Gilbert Gottfried, who died at age 67 earlier this week.«Bob loved Gilbert so dearly, they had a special friendship,» the travel blogger wrote alongside a picture Gottfried had previously posted on his Instagram of himself with Saget, Norm Macdonald, and Jeffrey Ross after Macdonald passed away in September 2021 at age 61. «As he did with everyone in this photo.» Bob loved Gilbert so dearly, they had a special friendship.

death this week at 67.It was revealed Thursday that the beloved funny guy — although often controversial — kept working in the days before he passed. Poignant footage has been released of what could be his final performance: A commercial filmed March 16 for Cali-based Hollywood Offices, TMZ reported.Company president Brad Folb said he booked the “Problem Child” star shot a gonzo “Cameo-styled” ad through an agency called Memmo — which hooks customers up with celebrities for any and all types of personalized messages.The former “SNL” star was paid about $1,300 for the gig, the outlet reported.Folb said he was looking for a “know-it-all” star who would be instantly recognizable and Gottfried’s signature snarky vocals certainly fit the bill.

"Thank you Gilbert for making the Stern Show the best it ever was in 90's with your visits," @not_retired commented.@BillyM2k added: "Rest In Peace, will always be a legend of comedy."The star is best known for his exaggerated shrill voice and crude humour.Gottfriend featured as the voice of parrot Lago on Disney's Aladdin films and TV shows.He went on to voice other characters including Kraang Subprime in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.In 1984, he landed his first role as a paramedic on comedy, The House of God.From there, he went on feature in Beverly Hills Cop II, Thumbelina, Dr. Dolittle and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, among many others.The star was also a frequent guest on Howard Stern's radio show where he would impersonate celebrities.Gottfried's death comes three months after the passing of his friend and fellow comedian, Full House star Bob Saget.At the time, the Aladdin star paid tribute to his friend in an interview on Dax Holt and Adam Glyn's podcast Hollywood Raw.Speaking about his last conversation with the funnyman, Gottfried said: "It was like he was looking forward to going back on the road,”“Same guy.