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Gilbert Gottfried's Death Inspires An Outpouring Of Twitter Tributes

Jason Alexander, Marlee Matlin, Tiffany Haddish and Jon Stewart were among those who posted their memories of the comedian.

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Gilbert Gottfried's Death Inspires An Outpouring Of Twitter Tributes

News of Gilbert Gottfried’s death on Tuesday inspired a great many Twitter tributes from friends and admirers.

Gottfried’s death was mourned with a multitude of expressions of sympathy and sadness, but along with the regrets over losing a unique entertainer, many messages emphasized how sharp and funny he could be in a variety of situations.

Gilbert Gottfried made me laugh at times when laughter did not come easily. What a gift. I did not know him well but I loved what he shared with me. My best wishes and sympathy to his family. #ripGilbertGottfried

— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) April 12, 2022

I am so sad to read about the passing of Gilbert Gottfried. Funny, politically incorrect but a softie on the inside. We met many times; he even pranked me on a plane, replacing my intepreter @655jack(they're like twins). Sending love to Dara & his children. RIP #gilbertgottfried pic.twitter.com/R4mxWBRsNo

— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) April 12, 2022

Rest In Peace Gilbert Gottfried! First time I saw him live he did his Jackie Kennedy bit: “Jackie do you remember where you were…” in front of drunk Bruins fans at Nicks. #RIPGilbertGottfried https://t.co/9w0offZEZG

— Bill Burr (@billburr) April 12, 2022

Sending love to @RealGilbert’s wife Dara, his family & fans. Gilbert Gottfried was never not funny. He was a lovely guy, always friendly & made many people happy.

— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) April 12, 2022

This is a sad day. https://t.co/Ed7VbNPOTX

— Tiffany Haddish (@TiffanyHaddish) April 12, 2022

RIP Gilbert. Opening for Gilbert Gottfried at Carolines and Princeton Catch was one of the great thrills of my early stand up life. He could leave you gasping for breath…just indescribably unusually hilarious…Damn.

— Jon Stewart (@jonstewart) April 12, 2022

Nobody was funnier than @RealGilbert on a roll. He could put you into convulsive hysterics. He was also the sweetest man. His podcast is a comedy treasure. What a terrible loss. Sending my condolences and love to Dara and his family. https://t.co/qdZQV1A6sC

— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) April 12, 2022

RIP #GilbertGottfried Thanks for the laughs and for your kindness to me.

— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) April 12, 2022