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I'm seriously bummed. Gonna have to watch Young Frankenstein tonight.

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

His nephew said in a statement, “We understand for all the emotional and physical challenges this situation presented we have been among the lucky ones — this illness-pirate, unlike in so many cases, never stole his ability to recognize those that were closest to him, nor took command of his central-gentle-life affirming core personality. The decision to wait until this time to disclose his condition wasn’t vanity, but more so that the countless young children that would smile or call out to him “there’s Willy Wonka,” would not have to be then exposed to an adult referencing illness or trouble and causing delight to travel to worry, disappointment or confusion. He simply couldn’t bear the idea of one less smile in the world.

He continued to enjoy art, music, and kissing with his leading lady of the last twenty-five years, Karen. He danced down a church aisle at a wedding as parent of the groom and ring bearer, held countless afternoon movie western marathons and delighted in the the company of beloved ones.”

He had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1989.


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A great talent. Makes me feel a bit older. How those guys could work and keep a straight face is beyond me.

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Out lived Mel Brooks. RIP


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Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester

"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."

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Originally Posted by 1minute
A great talent. Makes me feel a bit older.

Indeed. I didn't realize he was that old. Time keeps on slip sliding away.

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He is one of my favorites - this is a true loss. What a genius. At least he's with Gilda now.

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What Knockers.

He was a funny dude.

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Will certainly miss his talents.


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A very talented and funny man who brought a lot of enjoyment to many people. (How long will it take for someone to jump in and attack his politics, whatever they were?)


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Mel Brooks is still alive and will be at Radio City Music Hall in NYC next week:

http://www.radiocity.com/events/2016/september/mel-brooks.html

RIP Gene Wilder! Thanks for the MANY laughs!


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Wow!!! I am bummed too. I always enjoyed watching him. RIP Gene Wilder.

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It's a shame, but, if he had Alzheimer's, he's probably better off.


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The man was truly hilarious!



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Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester

"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."

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A truly funny guy.

RIP GW.


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Gone on to be with Gilda.


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he and Marty Feldman without equals. many other funny men but those two were unique. have missed both.


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Originally Posted by Gringo Loco
Originally Posted by 1minute
A great talent. Makes me feel a bit older.

Indeed. I didn't realize he was that old. Time keeps on slip sliding away.


This!


"All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government, as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth." – Robert E. Lee
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