Gene Wilder death: Star of Willy Wonka and other movies dies aged 83

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Gene Wilder death: Star of Willy Wonka dies aged 83

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US actor Gene Wilder, remembered by many for his lead role in Willy Wonka & the
Chocolate Factory, has died at the age of 83, his family confirmed. The comic actor also
starred in classic films such as The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.
Mr Wilder frequently collaborated with writer and director Mel Brooks as well as stand-
up comedian Richard Pryor. The two-time Oscar-nominated actor was diagnosed with
non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 1989. Mr Wilder's nephew confirmed the actor died on
Sunday in Stamford, Connecticut, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.
The star first made waves on Broadway before transitioning to the silver screen for a
brief role as a kidnapped undertaker in Bonnie and Clyde (1967).

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37215553


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Gene Wilder Obituary

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Published on 29 Aug 2016
A look back at the life and career of Gene Wilder

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Gene Wilder on Willy Wonka Remake, Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks, and more

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Published on 20 Jun 2013
Gene Wilder sat down with Robert Osborne at 92Y on June 12 for a rare
public appearance. He spoke about his disdain for the Willy Wonka remake,
working with Richard Pryor and Mel Brooks, Gilda Radner, Young Frankenstein,
and more.

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Gene Wilder, Legendary Actor and ‘Willy Wonka’ Star, Dies at Age 83 | NBC Nightly News

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Published on 29 Aug 2016

The beloved actor, who made generations of moviegoers laugh in film such as “Willy Wonka and
the Chocolate Factory” and “Young Frankenstein,” died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.


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Gene Wilder (1933–2016)

Actor | Soundtrack | Writer

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Variety .....

Gene Wilder, ‘Willy Wonka’ Star and Comedic Icon, Dies at 83

Richard Natale
August 29, 2016 | 12:22PM PT

Gene 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.

http://variety.com/2016/film/news/gene-wilder-dead-dies-willie-wonka-young-frankenstein-1201846745/

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I loved Young Frankstein when I was a child...

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Many a crack-up-laugh from that guy, sad he gone.

Now, having a 'Mandela-Effect' hear, thought he passed a few years back?

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one of the greats

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Gene Wilder 2002 official CNN interview

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Published on 29 Aug 2016
In a May 2, 2002, interview with CNN's Larry King, Gene Wilder talks about
meeting Mel Brooks for the first time and why he loves to act in films.

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Silver Streak was one of my favorites. Gene Wilder trying to pass for a black guy in order to avoid the cops was hilarious :)

Something you would only get away with in a movie of that time. Damn you politically correct bullsh*t getting in the way of true comedy!

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Gene Wilder Interview (HARDtalk Extra 2005) - BBC News

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Published on 6 Sep 2016
In a Hardtalk Extra interview broadcast in 2005, we spoke to veteran Hollywood comedy
actor, Gene Wilder. He explains why he likes "show, but not show business". He also talks
about his recent battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and how this has shaped his views
on stem cell research.