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Never one to be censored, Gottfried attracted controversy throughout his career.
In an interview forVulturesGood Onepodcastin 2019, Gottfried reflected on why he told it.
Maybe Im self-destructive, maybe Im just plain stupid.
But if someone tells me dont do something, then I want to do it, he said.
Ive always said tragedy and comedy are roommates.
Wherever tragedys around, comedys a few feet behind them sticking his tongue out and making obscene gestures.
Gottfried is survived by his wife, Dara; their two children; his sister; and a nephew.
