TikToker Lily Aster Gottfried Introduced Her Father Gilbert Gottfried to TikTok

Lily Aster Gottfried is the daughter of deceased stand-up comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, best known for his work in films like "Problem Child" and "A Million Ways to Die in the West."

On April 12, 2022, comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried passed away at 67, leaving behind a grieving family. His millions of fans have extended condolences to his widow, Dara, and his two children.

Gilbert's oldest child is daughter Lily Aster Gottfried, who has touched hearts with her tender, moving tribute to her father on social media.

Gilbert Gottfried is best known for his acerbic stand-up skits and his work in films like "Look Who's Talking Too" with John Travolta and "A Million Ways to Die in the West," with Academy Award-winner Charlize Theron, Neil Patrick Harris, and Amanda Seyfried,

After her father's death, Lily posted a sweet tribute to the comedian on her Instagram account.

Lily Aster Gottfried was born on June 12, 2007, when her father was 52. He had met Lily's mother in the late 90s at a Grammy Awards party, and the two married ten years later. That same year Lily arrived and made the most cynical comedian in New York a doting dad. Her brother Max was born in 2009.

Lily Aster Gottfried Is the Daughter of One of the Most Controversial Comedians

Lily's dad has long been considered one of the most controversial comedians. Famous for his squinty-eyed delivery and raspy voice, he was a man who flinched from nothing and even made jokes about 9/11, which many felt was too soon after the tragedy. He said:

"When I do a joke about September 11 or the Japanese tsunami, what's funny is that it shocks the audience. They are responding to the fact that it’s tragic, and you’re acknowledging it."

After his death, his wife Dara appealed to friends and fans to keep laughing and remembering the comedian with joy because that would be the greatest tribute they could pay him.

Lily Aster Gottfried Is a TikToker

Her mom and dad kept their family out of the limelight as much as possible. Still, Lily does have an Instagram account, even though she rarely posts on it, but is very active on TikTok with over 19,000 followers and over a million likes. Her father proudly declared:

“My daughter, she’s on TikTok. So, she got me on TikTok, I have no idea what it is. I’m like talking to somebody’s grandmother about TikTok. And she’ll say, ‘I want you to do this little dance step,’ which, of course, I can never do.”

Gilbert credited his daughter with inspiring his skit on "TBS' Tournament of Laughs," in which he played a whacky dental patient and Lily and Max played the dentist and the assistant.

Lily Aster Gottfried's Father Was Very Proud of His Kids

Dara Gottfried revealed that she met Gilbert in the late 90s; they dated for ten years because he feared getting married and having children. Yet, when Lily was born, Gilbert blossomed into an incredible father. Dara spoke movingly at Gilbert's funeral about his relationship with his children:

“He was the best father and loved our kids more than anything in the whole wide world. He would paint Lily’s nails and put little notes with monster drawings in Max’s lunchbox. He was so proud of the kids.”

Max has taken his first steps in showbiz, starring in the 2020 film "The Truth About Santa Claus" with his father and John Amos. Lily was very proud of her father, especially his role as Iago in "Alladin."

After her father's death, Lily posted a sweet tribute to the comedian on her Instagram account. She shared a gallery of photos of Gilbert with her throughout the years and captioned it:

" I love you so much and miss you beyond words can describe. ❤️"

A heartbreaking, tearful goodbye to a man who had the gift of laughter. Lily and her family are working through their grief and learning to carry on with their lives in a way that would make Gilbert Gottfried proud.