Gene Wilder dies at 83

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Posted by: ChrisBodily, August 29th, 2016, 9:16pm

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/30/movies/gene-wilder-dead.html?_r=0

Wow. Wasn't expecting this. :o

So many classics. I love Blazing Saddles (the first fart scene in a movie! ;D), Young Frankenstein (FRON-kun-steen!), Willy Wonka, and Stir Crazy.

Extra credit: He was married to the late, great Gilda Radner.

Props. RIP.

Posted by: LC, August 30th, 2016, 3:02am; Reply: 1

We never do expect it, do we?

Yes, he and Gilda (one of the original SNL) were a great double act - hysterically funny in Woman In Red.

Alzheimer’s, apparently, last few years, which was kept secret. Still, he made it through a good innings and gave us lots of laughs. Thanks Gene! We'll miss you.

Posted by: DustinBowcot (Guest), August 30th, 2016, 3:13am; Reply: 2

I didn't know he was still alive... still sad to hear he's dead though - a little. I was even more shocked to find out Mel Brooks is still alive. He's 90.

Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 30th, 2016, 4:44am; Reply: 3

True great, RIP

Posted by: Warren, August 30th, 2016, 6:24am; Reply: 4

Gene Wilder/Richard Pryor movies were a staple as a kid.

Sad day but he had a good innings.

RIP

Posted by: TonyDionisio, August 30th, 2016, 9:39pm; Reply: 5

"Put... the... candle... back."

Posted by: eldave1, August 30th, 2016, 11:23pm; Reply: 6

A great talent

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