Comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died at 67

Gilbert Gottfried

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Gottfried, who had been living in South Florida for the past few years, made a name for himself with his piercing voice and often crude humor.

His family described Gottfried as the "most iconic voice in comedy" and said he was a "wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children."

Gilbert Gottfried

Gottfried, who had been living in South Florida for the past few years, made a name for himself with his piercing voice and often crude humor.

His family described Gottfried as the "most iconic voice in comedy" and said he 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," his family said.