Gilbert Gottfried worked on a commercial just WEEKS before his death

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.

Jerry Seinfeld's mom on the comedian's classic NBC sitcom, has died. She was 93.According to multiple reports, the veteran actress died early Friday morning in New York City.

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.

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.

Bob Saget's widow Kelly Rizzo paid tribute to Gilbert Gottfried, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 67.On Wednesday, the 42-year-old food and travel blogger shared a photo of Saget with Gottfried, Norm McDonald and Jeffrey Ross sitting together at a table.'Bob loved Gilbert so dearly, they had a special friendship,' Rizzo wrote on Twitter. Tribute:Bob Saget's widow Kelly Rizzo paid tribute to Gilbert Gottfried, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 67.

Kelly Rizzo is paying tribute to Gilbert Gottfried following the news of his death Tuesday. Bob Saget’s widow sent love to Gottfried’s family and highlighted the "special friendship" the two comedians shared. "Bob loved Gilbert so dearly, they had a special friendship," she tweeted.

A doting dad. Late comedian Gilbert Gottfried welcomed two children with wife Dara Kravitz ahead of his death at age 67.

Gilbert Gottfried was honored by Broadway's "Aladdin" cast at the close of Tuesday night's show. The tribute to the comedian came hours after Gottfried's family announced his passing on social media. "Tonight, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate the life of a comedy legend," Don Darryl Rivera, who plays Iago in the musical, told the crowd at the curtain call.

Gilbert Gottfried‘s cause of death has been made public by his publicist.

Fans are looking back on a photo featuring three lost comedy greats.

passed away yesterday a long term battle with a rare illness. The comedian was know for several film and TV roles — but none more so than the scarlet macaw Iago in the classic animated film version of “Aladdin,” which was released in 1992.

Gilbert Gottfried showed support for Chris Rock in his final days. Gottfried, one of the most recognizable voices in show business, died after a long illness on Tuesday. He was 67.