LOS ANGELES Gilbert Gottfried, the actor and legendary standup comic known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes, has died. He was 67. Gottfried died from a rare genetic muscle disease that can ...

This is FRESH AIR. Comic Gilbert Gottfried died Tuesday of a form of muscular dystrophy that affected his heart. He was 67. Gottfried typically performed in persona as an annoying, cranky, sometimes ...

Comedy icons are paying tribute to Gilbert Gottfried following the beloved funnyman’s tragic death. Gottfried’s death on Tuesday rocked the entertainment world. Fans and celebrities alike penned ...

Who said there’s no such thing as a free lunch? One of the recurring topics among friends and family at Gilbert Gottfried’s laugh-and-tear-filled memorial service at Riverside Memorial Chapel on ...

Gottfried was known for his unusual voice and cranky stage persona — which made him a perfect fit to play the evil parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin. He spoke with Fresh Air in 1992. This is FRESH AIR.

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