Gilbert Gottfried worked on a commercial just WEEKS before his death at age 67 due to complications from myotonic dystrophy type II Gilbert Gottfried worked the week before his death at age 67 on April 12 The star filmed a commercial for space rental company Hollywood Offices He was best known for voicing the character Iago in the 1992 film Aladdin His family announced his passing after quietly battling a 'long illness' His publicist revealed he suffered from a form of heart failure Gilbert is survived by wife Dara, daughter Lily, 14, son Max, 12, sister Karen and nephew Graham By Alesia Stanford and Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com Published: 17:29 BST, 14 April 2022 | Updated: 17:29 BST, 14 April 2022 Viewcomments Gilbert Gottfried worked until a week before his death. The funnyman starred in an advertising campaign for office space rental company Hollywood Offices to play a 'know-it-all' celebrity. 'We were thrilled to have Gilbert help us and he did an amazing job. He was kind, professional and most of all hilarious,' the company shared on social media this week. Character actor Gottfried died at the age of 67 on April 12 due to complications from myotonic dystrophy type II, a genetic form of muscular dystrophy, which causes heart problems. Funny to the end: Gilbert Gottfried worked until a week before his death. The funnyman starred in an advertising campaign for office space rental company Hollywood Offices to play a 'know-it-all' celebrity In the spot, the consummate voice actor put all his energy into the performance, joking, 'Listen to me. I'm a celebrity. I know everything! Celebrities know everything, so I know everything. I've been on TV.' The job was booked through a company called Memmo, which hires famous people for these types of jobs. Gottfried is perhaps best known as the voice of the animated character Iago in the 1992 film Aladdin. He also was behind the Aflac Insurance duck mascot. 'We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long sickness,' the family tribute said. Sad farewell: Longtime comedian Gottfried has died at the age of 67, his family announced Tuesday on Twitter He started young: Here the star is seen in 1990 at the beginning of his career 'In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children,' it continued. 'Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert's honor.' The note was signed: 'Love, the Gottfried family.' Gottfried and his wife, Dara Kravitz, whom he married in 2007, share 14-year-old daughter Lily and son Max, 12. Schwartz said that Gottfried suffered from recurrent ventricular tachycardia, a form of heart failure, due to myotonic dystrophy type II. His big role: Gottfried was known for voicing the character Iago in the 1992 film Aladdin Duck job: Gottfried famously lent his voice to the Aflac Insurance duck mascot. Pictured in 2010 Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility