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Comedians remember Gilbert Gottfried on Twitter

Following closely on the heels of beloved peers Bob Saget, Louie Anderson, and Norm MacDonald, the recent death of comedian/actor Gilbert Gottfried has sent shockwaves through the comedy community. Known personally for a low-key warmth and generosity of spirit that belied his abrasive, take-no-prisoners approach to standup, Gottfried’s friends and collaborators took to Twitter today […]

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Following closely on the heels of beloved peers Bob Saget, Louie Anderson, and Norm MacDonald, the recent death of comedian/actor Gilbert Gottfried has sent shockwaves through the comedy community. Known personally for a low-key warmth and generosity of spirit that belied his abrasive, take-no-prisoners approach to standup, Gottfried’s friends and collaborators took to Twitter today to remember the comic.

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Seinfeld star Jason Alexander was the first to break the news, beating Gottfried’s own official social media accounts to the punch:

Jon Stewart reminded us how funny Gottfried could be onstage:

Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin recalled a prank Gottfried pulled on her:

New York Times writer and frequent comedy journalist Dave Itzkoff remembered Gilbert’s surprisingly gentle side:

Dan Pasternack is a comedian, writer, and IFC executive who worked with Gilbert:

And finally, this author remembered a kindness Gilbert did: