RIP Gene Wilder

The actor, screenwriter, director and author Gene Wilder has died aged 83 from complications associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Wilder started treading the boards, but had a part in Bonnie and Clyde. He was seen on stage by Mel Brooks, with whom he would work extensively, on films such as The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein. He also became known for working with Richard Pryor in Silver Streak, Stir Crazy and See No Evil, Hear No Evil. However, he was best known for the lead role in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

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RIP Gene. You were a huge part of my childhood - an actor I admired from an early age. Thanks for some hilarious and magical films.

 

So sad he was such a good actor

 

Oh man. He will always live on with me through Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, & Willy Wonka. Those movies are some of the best out there! RIP

 

RIP Gene Wilder

Thanks for all the laughs

 

This is sad. Loved Gene Wilder in everything he did. He was also in so many great movies that as a kid and teen really made me pay attention.

 

I can't believe he's gone. He was such an amazing actor. Loved Blazing Saddles and Willy Wonka. Rest in peace Gene Wilder. You made so many people smile and laugh.

 

Rest in piece... What a shitty year this is. Awesome and beloved actors die left and right.

 

never saw many of his movies, but the ones i did see, i liked. i pay my respects.

rest in peace

 

An amazingly talented actor and comedian. He's left this Earth, but like all true greats, his legacy is immortal.

RIP.

 

A legend.

RIP

 

willy wonker is one of my fave movies of all time
also loved See No Evil, Hear No Evil
fuzzy wuzzy was a woman XD

 

such a staple for my childhood, RIP!