Gilbert Gottfried passed away. He was one of the greatest. So sad to hear this.
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New York, NY
I hope some people make some jokes about his death that are in very poor taste.
He’d have wanted it that way!
Quoted from CrazyLevi:I hope some people make some jokes about his death that are in very poor taste.
He’d have wanted it that way!
100% agree. He will truly be missed.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:I hope some people make some jokes about his death that are in very poor taste.
He’d have wanted it that way!
Agreed, He was always great on The Howard Stern Show, Hopefully Howard will have a word or two about his career.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:I hope some people make some jokes about his death that are in very poor taste.
He’d have wanted it that way!
Whose doing the slapping this go around?
He was great what he did. I used to listen to him call in on the radio station here a few weeks ago to talk to the chicks on the right. You can imagine about what and he was a laugh riot.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:I hope some people make some jokes about his death that are in very poor taste.
He’d have wanted it that way!
If only he still had AFLAC.
D462D98F-941D-4722-A646-1B88DDD2D780 (resized).jpegQuoted from playtwowin:He was great in Beverly Hills cop 2 as well.
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Ha! There’s a sentence you don’t see too often.
-Knock, knock-
[Who is it?]
"Not Gilbert"
Here's hoping the spirit of a gorgeous Japanese girlfriend floats by to keep you company in the great astral beyond...
Quoted from CrazyLevi:I hope some people make some jokes about his death that are in very poor taste.
I heard he died from electrocution. He got fried.
(Hey, don't blame me. Only posting per CrazyLevi's request.)
A lot of people don’t know that Gilbert Gottfried was actually an accomplished actor who took on dramatic roles. He once played President Lincoln, and while Daniel Day Lewis‘ performance garnered most of the awards, Gilbert’s attention to detail and commitment to the part were commendable. RIP old friend.
I got back from a short doctors visit and get hit with this news...
Bam. I think 2022 is going to continue to suck.
RIP Gilbert... thanks for the laughs.
So sad by Gilbert passing. I got Paul tickets as a gift several years back to see him. It was at the DC Improv. He was incredible.
We splurged to get our picture with him afterward. I ran into his wife outside of the bathroom. I said, "Oh hi Dara!" She looked confused and said, "You know who I am?" I said "Of course!" We recently watched the wife swap episode with Alan Thicke- watch it if you haven't, the way Gilbert torments Alan's wife is glorious.
I'm a big fan of his podcast too, he and his partner Frank were so good together interviewing people from old hollywood, music and television.
The documentary about him a few years back was so well made; showing his home life, time on the road and using the Big Bus 
Rest well, Little man.. thanks for the laughs.
-Chrissi
RIP Gilbert.
That reminds me....I need to re-listen to his audible erotic book reading of "50 shades of Grey."
It really sets the mood.
Gilligan's Island
Quoted from spfxted:What a great and funny guy! So sad to lose him. We were guests at a few conventions together. Always a good time. Got to play with his kids....
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I think his kids are young too.
This one really hurts. Huge fan of Gilbert and have listened to every episode of Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast.
If, like me, you're a fan of classic TV and films, you owe it to yourself to give it a listen. Gilbert and Frank Santopadre have interviewed some legends throughout the years. https://www.gilbertpodcast.com
Quoted from RyanStl:I'm putting my flame suit on, but why do we always have to have a celebrity RIP thread? It's like a race to see who can start it first.
I know, I know, I can always not read, which I normally do.
Pinside is literally the first place I ever find out about celebrity deaths.
RIP Gilbert
Quoted from bigguybbr:Pinside is literally the first place I ever find out about celebrity deaths.
RIP Gilbert
So, it has utility. I hear about them on the radio.
I loved that show "World's Dumbest" and when Gilbert was on it he always killed it, ROTF stuff. Just the way he said things was funny. Remember him being on SNL when it really stunk in the early 80s but he still made me laugh.
Quoted from RyanStl:I'm putting my flame suit on, but why do we always have to have a celebrity RIP thread? It's like a race to see who can start it first.
I know, I know, I can always not read, which I normally do.
Where else am I gonna hear someone lament that “it always happens in threes?”
Quoted from CrazyLevi:I hope some people make some jokes about his death that are in very poor taste.
He’d have wanted it that way!
He was a rude, nasty mother fucker but he was funny as shit. They fired him from being the Aflac duck because he was offensive, go figure. The damn duck sucks now.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:Where else am I gonna hear someone lament that “it always happens in threes?”
Any predictions on who is next?
Edit: They are dying young lately, which makes it harder.
Quoted from drsfmd:Gilbert was absolute radio gold on Howard Stern's show back when that show was actually funny.
Yep; Bindi...Gilbert "Dice" Gottfried".....Dracula Gottfried....Sitting in on the news.
Classic radio. So sad that the current version of the show is beyond terrible.
Ugh. He was always killer on the roasts too. Lots of comics with well written jokes, and then somewhere in the middle, Gilbert would come up and just have some 10 minute winding nonsensical rant. It was hysterical. His roast of Roseanne was fantastic and had everyone in stitches. He was always a guilty pleasure of mine.
Quoted from littlecammi:I heard he died from electrocution. He got fried.
(Hey, don't blame me. Only posting per CrazyLevi's request.)
That’s also how he died in Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Breaking: Gilbert Gottfried was at the end of a long-term illness, but he was able to upload his own eulogy. It’s poignant and sad, but you can detect glimpses of hope.
He sets it up like a joke, but you need to listen to the end for the impact. Gilbert was truly a profound man.
he was an even better neighbor and will be missed here ,
I was close to actually visiting him soon .
Quoted from Mudflaps:Breaking: Gilbert Gottfried was at the end of a long-term illness, but he was able to upload his own eulogy. It’s poignant and sad, but you can detect glimpses of hope.
He sets it up like a joke, but you need to listen to the end for the impact. Gilbert was truly a profound man.
Quoted from Mudflaps:Breaking: Gilbert Gottfried was at the end of a long-term illness, but he was able to upload his own eulogy. It’s poignant and sad, but you can detect glimpses of hope.
He sets it up like a joke, but you need to listen to the end for the impact. Gilbert was truly a profound man.
That’s the story where we thank him later!
Always remember his hosting usa up all night i believe sat nights (rhonda had fri nights i believe). I watched rhonda because well….but i watched him because he was perfect for commenting on b movies. Ill miss him.
Quoted from Phat_Jay:Always remember his hosting usa up all night i believe sat nights (rhonda had fri nights i believe). I watched rhonda because well….but i watched him because he was perfect for commenting on b movies. Ill miss him.
Also my introduction to Gilbert
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