Gilbert Gottfried's final social media post was in support of Chris Rock following Oscars slap

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Gilbert Gottfried's final post on social media was a supportive nod toward his comedic colleague Chris Rock after Will Smith infamously attacked him at the Academy Awards last month.In a post on social media the day after the March 27 incident, Gottfried, whose death at 67 was announced Tuesday, shared a shot alongside Rock, 57.Gottfried captioned the post: 'Which is the worst crime?

Chris Rock being physically assaulted or Chris Rock telling a joke?' The latest:Gilbert Gottfried's final post on social media was a supportive nod toward his comedic colleague Chris Rock, 57, after Will Smith, 53, infamously attacked him at the Academy Awards last month.Gottfried's death at 67 was announced TuesdayGottfried's family announced his death in a statement posted on his social media pages Tuesday.'We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness,' the statement read. '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 death was the result of a rare genetic muscle disease that led to an abnormal heartbeat, his publicist and friend Glenn Schwartz confirmed in a statement to People on Tuesday.

Gottfried joked of the March 27 incident at the Oscars: 'Which is the worst crime? Chris Rock being physically assaulted or Chris Rock telling a joke?' Gottfried's family announced his death in a statement posted on his social media Tuesday 'Beloved and iconic comedian Gilbert Gottfried passed away at 2:35 p.m.