Voice Of Tthe Aflac Duck

Controversial comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried was dismissed from his job as the longtime voice of Aflac Duck in television commercials. insurance giant severed ties with Gottfried Monday after he tweeted a few crude jokes about the earthquake and tsunami that devastated parts of Japan last week. In a statement, Aflac's senior vice president and chief marketing officer Michael Zuna said: "Gilbert's recent comments about the crisis in Japan's lack of humor and, of course, do not represent the thoughts and feelings all at Aflac". Zuna added that "Aflac Japan - and by extension Japan itself is part of the family -.. Aflac There is no room for anything but compassion and care during these difficult times" Gottfried was the voice of a duck - although not in Japan - more than a decade. nationwide casting call is now reportedly going to find a replacement. This is not the first time Gottfried has caused offense with his sense of humor. Three weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks, he was booed at the Friars Club roasts Hugh Hefner after he appeared to make light of tragedy.