Tributes paid to ‘politically incorrect softie’ Gilbert Gottfried
13.04.2022 - 12:23
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Amy Schumer, Marlee Matlin, Mark Hamill and Seth MacFarlane are among those paying tribute to “politically incorrect softie” Gilbert Gottfried following his death aged 67. Fellow comedians praised his “unique” talent and said he would be “sorely missed”. The stand-up comic was well known for voicing wise-cracking parrot Iago in Disney’s 1992 animated film Aladdin.
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com/STHhfpVSKU“Gilbert was so sweet. Genuinely kind, a legend,” said Oscars co-host Schumer, in a post on her Instagram story. Hollywood star Mark Hamill shared a tribute to the late comedian on Instagram.
“He was a unique voice in comedy on so many levels. Unpredictable, one-of-a-kind, hilarious & irreplaceable!” the Star Wars actor wrote. “Thank you for the lifetime of laughs, sir.
”Oscar winner Matlin fondly recalled times when the pair had met, including when Gottfried had “pranked” her. “I am so sad to read about the passing of Gilbert Gottfried. Funny, politically incorrect but a softie on the inside,” she said, posting a picture of them together.
Gilbert Gottfried made me laugh so hard that day on set, I could barely do my job. A wholly original comic, and an equally kind and humble guy behind the scenes. He will be missed.
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