FOX 10 Phoenix

What is Myotonic Dystrophy, the rare disease that reportedly contributed to Gilbert Gottfried's death?

PHOENIX - We are learning more about the death of comedian Gilbert Gottfried, which was announced on April 12. According to a statement from Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, Glenn Schwartz, ...
Sacramento Bee

Gilbert Gottfried had myotonic dystrophy before his death. What is the rare disease?

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried, shown in a 2016 photo, died on Tuesday, April 12, from recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II. Scott Roth Scott Roth/Invision/AP Comedian ...
Yahoo

Gilbert Gottfried's cause of death revealed: What to know about the rare condition

Gilbert Gottfried died of an abnormal heart rhythm condition that was a complication from a type of muscular dystrophy, one of his longtime friends said. When announcing the comedian’s death at the ...
CBS News

Gilbert Gottfried died after a long illness. What is myotonic dystrophy type II, the rare disease that reportedly caused his death?

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...
NBC DFW

Gilbert Gottfried Died of Rare Disease. What is Myotonic Dystrophy?

Gilbert Gottfried, who was known as having the most recognizable voice in comedy, died at the age of 67 on Tuesday. A post on his verified Twitter account confirmed the news saying that he passed away ...