Actor Gene Wilder is dead. He was 83 years old.
Wilder who has been watching in films like “Young Frankenstein,” “Blazing Saddles” and the first “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” died on Monday at his home in Connecticut.
his nephew, Jordan Walker-Pearlman, told Daily Variety that he died of complications from Alzheimer’s.
“It is with great sadness, but with spiritual gratitude for life that is lived I announces that her husband, parent and the universal artist Gene Wilder passed away at his home in Stamford, Connecticut. It is almost unbearable for us to imagine life without him “, says Walker-Pearlman said in a statement.
Moreover, he says that Wilder was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s three years ago but that he wanted to keep it secret. “He could not bear the thought of a smaller smile in the world,” writes nephew.
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“the dreamers of dreams”
Wilder held his hands to his family when he died, and as he drew his last breath came one of his favorites on the stereo system: Ella Fitzgerald.
Walker-Pearlman exit statement with a legendary Willy Wonka quote, borrowed from the poem “Ode”:
“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.”
the actress has been Oscar-nominated twice: for his role in “Young Frankenstein” and “the Producers.” The latter was his first major film role.
Wilder began his career on stage and made his debut as an actor with the film “Bonnie and Clyde” in 1969.
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Wilder had since the late 80s been active in increasing awareness of different types of cancer since his wife through five years, Gilda Radner died of ovarian cancer in 1989.
Ten years later he himself was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He received chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant.
He is survived by his fourth wife, Karen Boyer, who he married in 1991, and his nephew, Jordan.
To commemorate Hollywood him:
Shortly after the death became known flows over the condolences and kind words of Wilder on Twitter. Among those who responded swiftly was actor Rob Lowe, musician Dave Navarro and ‘Vikings’ actor Alexander Ludwig. Even Oscar Academy was out and thanks for what he has given the film world.
Major Hollywood stars also shared some thoughts about Wilder.
“Gene Wilder was one of the funniest and sweetest energies that have ever taken human form. If there is a heaven, then he has a golden ticket, “writes showman and actor Jim Carrey.
Film director and actor Mel Brooks , who worked with Wilder in “the Producers,” “Blazing Saddles” and “Young Frankenstein” recalls also his friend and colleague:
“Gene Wilder – one of the truly amazing talents of our time. He blessed each film we made with his magic & amp; He blessed me with their friendship “
” I saw “Blazing Saddles” 7 times to the movies with my classmates. Gene Wilder you were a genius. Rest in peace, “writes” The Nice Guys’ -aktuelle Russell Crowe .
“Thanks Gene Wilder for the marvelous, the strange, the pure imagination. One of my biggest heroes, “writes” You Raise Me Up ‘singer Josh Groban .
The British actor and comedian Stephen Fry writes:
“Farewell Gene Wilder, comedian genius. Thank you for all the happy, happy hours “
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