Gene Wilder has slipped the mortal coil.

A fantastic talent. Goodbye, Waco ***. :******:
 
He certainly was comedy gold. I loved "Silver Streak".
 
There's a funny story they recount on the DVD extras of the Willy Wonka movie. The producers are interviewing potential cast members. Now, these are just interviews...BEFORE actual casting. So Gene walks in. The guys all look at each other, before he even says a word. And they say, "He's perfect. There's our Willy Wonka."
 
I love that he was a fellow Iowa alum. And he didn't forget us. He donated regularly. His philanthropy extended to some meaningful causes relating to women's health, specifically ovarian cancer research.

My favorite role of his was Rabbi Avram Belinsky aka The Frisco ***. It was such a sweet and earnest role. The Mock Turtle in Alice in Wonderland also highlighted his genuine goodness. Frederick Frankenstein and Black Bart were up there, too. But they were a little more manic.
 
Treat yourselves to one of his lesser-known roles. Quick. Before they take it down.

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RIP Gene Wilder.

One of my favorite scenes and lines of his was in Silver Streak (can't find the clip) in the car dealership. "A pussy huh? A pussy!!! Can we go now?"
 
One of my favourite comic actors, Stir Crazy, Willy Wonka, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein are just a few of his films I enjoy watching, but the list of great films of his are endless. RIP Gene Wilder
 
His philanthropy extended to some meaningful causes relating to women's health, specifically ovarian cancer research.

Probably because of loosing Gilda...who in her own right was comedic gold. Did they ever do a film together?
 
What a tremendous talent. Great individual as well. Huge loss. R.I.P. Gene. Saw him live in London's theater district in the late 90s.
 
Saw this yesterday, very sad indeed. RIP dude.

On a positive side they've already been putting his movies on the Comedy Channel as a tribute. I just watched Stir Crazy. I hope the play Willy Wonka, that was a huge deal when I was a ***.

Also, I'm going to be using the Gene Wilder memes as much as possible.

My favorite role of his was Rabbi Avram Belinsky aka The Frisco ***. It was such a sweet and earnest role. The Mock Turtle in Alice in Wonderland also highlighted his genuine goodness. Frederick Frankenstein and Black Bart were up there, too. But they were a little more manic.

"That's 'Frunkenstein!'" ...
 
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