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).
Aug 29, 2016 · He was 83. A nephew, the filmmaker Jordan Walker-Pearlman, confirmed his death in a statement, saying the cause was complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Mr. Wilder’s rule for comedy was ...
Sep 1, 2016 · Gene Wilder's family said he died due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. US actor Gene Wilder, remembered by many for his lead role in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, has died at the ...
Aug 29, 2016 · Comedic actor Gene Wilder, seen here as candy tycoon Willy Wonka in the 1971 classic "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," died Monday, August 29, at the age of 83. Wilder -- at right with Zero ...
Aug 30, 2016 · Gene Wilder, a two-time Oscar nominee and comedy star, has passed away at age 83. Advertisement. On Monday afternoon, Brooks posted a tribute to Wilder on Twitter, calling him “one of the truly ...
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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.
Aug 30, 2016 · Gene Wilder, the star of such comedy classics as The Producers and Blazing Saddles, has died. ... This article was amended on 1 September 2016 to correct the date of Wilder’s death. He died on ...
