Gilbert Gottfried's Cause of Death Revealed

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Gilbert Gottfried's cause of death has been revealed. In a statement shared with ET, Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, Glenn Schwartz, shared that the comedian died from «Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia due to Myotonic Dystrophy type II.» He was 67.According to the Rare Diseases website, Myotonic Dystrophy type II is «an inherited muscular dystrophy that affects the muscles and other body systems (e.g., heart, eyes, and pancreas).

It is characterized by prolonged muscle tensing (myotonia) as well as muscle weakness, pain, and stiffness.»News of the actor-comedian's death was announced on his Twitter account on Tuesday.«We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness,» the statement reads. «In addition to being the true 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.»pic.twitter.com/STHhfpVSKUTributes to the late comedian began pouring in not long after news of his death was announced Tuesday, with Patton Oswalt, Jason Alexander, Jon Stewart and more from the comedy world and beyond, taking to social media to share their memories of and with Gottfried.«Gilbert Gottfried made me laugh at times when laughter did not come easily.

What a gift,» Alexander wrote. «I did not know him well but I loved what he shared with me. My best wishes and sympathy to his family. #ripGilbertGottfried.»Gilbert Gottfried made me laugh at times when laughter did not come easily.