Gene Wilder dead at 83

Posted by | August 29, 2016 15:49 | Filed under: Media/Show Business

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Gene Wilder was a staple in Mel Brooks films.

Wilder, who regularly stole the show in such comedic gems as “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein,” “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” and “Stir Crazy,” died Monday at his home in Stamford, Conn. His nephew Jordan Walker-Pearlman said he died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He was 83.

His nephew said in a statement, “We understand for all the emotional and physical challenges this situation presented we have been among the lucky ones — this illness-pirate, unlike in so many cases, never stole his ability to recognize those that were closest to him, nor took command of his central-gentle-life affirming core personality. The decision to wait until this time to disclose his condition wasn’t vanity, but more so that the countless young children that would smile or call out to him “there’s Willy Wonka,” would not have to be then exposed to an adult referencing illness or trouble and causing delight to travel to worry, disappointment or confusion. He simply couldn’t bear the idea of one less smile in the world.

He continued to enjoy art, music, and kissing with his leading lady of the last twenty-five years, Karen. He danced down a church aisle at a wedding as parent of the groom and ring bearer, held countless afternoon movie western marathons and delighted in the the company of beloved ones.”

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12 responses to Gene Wilder dead at 83

  1. William August 29th, 2016 at 16:11

    Gene and Gilda reunited. RIP.

    • Larry Schmitt August 29th, 2016 at 17:05

      The chance to see people like this again is enough reason to hope for an afterlife.

  2. crc3 August 29th, 2016 at 18:00

    Makes me very sad. RIP Gene…

  3. Roctuna August 29th, 2016 at 18:11

    How about a little applause for the Waco Kid? It’s a sad day.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVhCNgct9JQ

  4. Kick Frenzy August 29th, 2016 at 20:13

    http://wooleypeterwooley.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/genewilder-196×300.jpg

    RIP Mr. Wilder
    – You will be insanely missed.

    • whatthe46 August 29th, 2016 at 20:55

      i’m sure Gilda is happy to be with him again.

  5. Mensa Member August 29th, 2016 at 21:30

    I know that everybody loves his Mel Brooks films but I preferred his buddy pictures with Richard Pryor. Two great comics with a great dynamic together.

    My favorite was Silver Streak. The director of that movie also died this month.

  6. MyDogsAreSmarterThanYou August 29th, 2016 at 23:26

    A comedic genius, we were lucky to have him.

  7. mistlesuede August 29th, 2016 at 23:58

    I’ve felt pretty sad since this afternoon after hearing the news of his passing and the health problems that kept him out of view for such a long time. I loved this sweet and funny man. I won’t forget those big, beautiful blue eyes or “put the candle back.”

    In the arms of the angels and Gilda now. :(:(:(

    • whatthe46 August 30th, 2016 at 03:25

      yep. she’s smiling again with her dear love Gene.

  8. amongoose August 30th, 2016 at 11:29

    Rest in peace mah friend, gonna miss ya.
    You could make me laugh so much it hurt.

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