Mick Lee

Mick Lee

Mick Lee is a Chicago radio personality and the Program Director of WLIT, 93.9 LITE FM. Originally from upstate NY, Mick wanted to be a radio DJ as a...Full Bio

 

Gilbert Gottfried Dies at 67 after Long Illness

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died at age 67, according to his family.

"We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness," his family wrote in a statement shared to his Twitter account.

The family described him as "the most iconic voice in comedy" as well as a "wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children."

Gilbert's rep, Glenn Schwartz, told TMZ he died from a heart abnormality called Ventricular Tachycardia due to Myotonic Dystrophy type II.

You can see the full announcement below.

Sending lots of love to his family and friends.

Gilbert posted a photo of himself with Bob Saget and Louie Anderson shortly after Bob died with the caption, "This photo is very sad now. RIP Bog Saget and RIP Louie Anderson, both good friends that will be missed."

Well, now all 3 of them are making the heavens laugh tonight.

RIP Gilbert...


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