Legendary Gilbert Gottfried dies at 67

{O/C} A melancholy day as illustrious actor and standup comedian Gilbert Gottfried has passed away at the age of 67.

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Most well-known for his iconically raw, scorched voice and crude jokes, he died from a rare genetic muscle disease that can trigger a dangerously abnormal heartbeat.

An intentionally odd and independent comedian, he first came in the limelight with frequent appearance on MTV in its early years, with a brief stint on "Saturday Night Live" in the 1980s.

He also frequently did voice-overs for children's television and movies.

Condolences are pouring in from his best friends and partners.

Gottfried is survived by his wife and two young children.