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  1. Jun 17, 2024 · After over eight decades of making people laugh, Gene Wilder sadly died from complications with Alzheimer's disease in 2016. Wilder was diagnosed with the condition three years earlier, with it sadly being an all-too-common disease that progressively destroys brain function and causes memory loss.

  2. Jun 7, 2024 · Gene Wilder, American comic actor best known for his portrayals of high-strung yet tenderly vulnerable characters. His movies included The Producers (1968), Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), Blazing Saddles (1974), Young Frankenstein (1974), Silver Streak (1976), and Stir Crazy (1980).

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  3. Jun 18, 2024 · Remembering Gene Wilder acted as a touching homage to an extraordinary actor that revealed many details about his life viewers may not be aware of.

  4. Jun 19, 2024 · Director Ron Frank successfully conveys, with the help of Wilder himself, just how nuanced and precise of a comic actor Wilder really was. His power came from his acting gifts, fine-tuned with an early stage career: He was a great actor who was funny.

  5. Jun 9, 2024 · Tour our photo gallery featuring his 12 greatest film performances, ranked worst to best. Our list includes the movies mentioned in this article, plus his ongoing work with Mel Brooks such as ...

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  6. Jun 19, 2024 · Remembering Gene Wilder featured appearances by actors, celebrities, and film producers and also included essential figures from Wilder’s personal life, such as his cousin Rochdale Pierce, his neurologist Dr. Michael Rafi, and his wife, Karen Wilder.

  7. Jun 11, 2024 · To coincide with the Netflix release of the documentary Remembering Gene Wilder which takes a look back at the actor's life and career, we have compiled a list of our favourite movies starring this acting legend.