Blazing Saddles
1974
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Gene Wilder (born Jerome Silberman, June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016) was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He was mainly known for his comedic roles, but also for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
Sep 1, 2016 · 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 has confirmed. The comic actor also starred in classic...
Aug 29, 2016 · An obituary on Tuesday about the actor Gene Wilder misstated the year of the film “Stir Crazy,” in which he starred with Richard Pryor. It was 1980, not 1982.
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder, who brought a wild-eyed desperation to a series of memorable and iconic comedy roles in the 1970s and 1980s, has died, his lawyer, Eric Weissmann, said. He was 83.
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Aug 30, 2016 · Gene Wilder died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease Aug. 29, 2016, at his home in Stamford, Conn. He was 83. Take a look back at his legendary career in screen comedy.
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Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder, the star of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and other comedies, passed away in 2016 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was a frequent collaborator of Mel Brooks and a cancer activist after losing his wife Gilda Radner to ovarian cancer.
Sep 1, 2016 · Gene Wilder, known for his roles in Willy Wonka, The Producers and Blazing Saddles, passed away in 2016 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. His family confirmed the news and paid tribute to the comic actor who collaborated with Mel Brooks and Richard Pryor.
