R.I.P. Gene Wilder.

[JKgo]

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First time making a thread in Op forum, and it's a sad one.

One of the most recognized icons of comedy ( and of million Willy Wonka memes), Gene Wilder has passed on.

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

He was 83.

As a tribute, I'm popping in my copy of Blazing Saddles in the DVD....

 

[Pupik]

I secretly hope Richard Pryor and Gene are going to bust out of Heaven and stir some up some silly crap back on Earth.

 

[Mr P]

Very sad news loved all his films with Richard Pryor and Stir Crazy just never gets old... Skip skip!

R.I.P Gene you will be remembered as one of the funniest all time actors for me.

 

[Robin]

Immortalized forever in that special scene. R.I.P.

 

[homeforsummer]

One of my favourite quotes from any movie was from Gene Wilder as "Jim" in Blazing Saddles.

What did you expect? "Welcome, sonny"? "Make yourself at home"? "Marry my daughter"? You've got to remember that these are just simple farmers. These are people of the land. The common clay of the new West. You know... morons.

Always struck me that Cleavon Little's reaction, laughing, was completely genuine and unscripted, as Wilder's delivery was perfect. Talented bloke. RIP.

 

[JockeP22]

My absolute favorite Gene Wilder character is him as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein Fronkonstein,
he made so many memorable movies. It's sad he had to go but he will always be remembered.

 

[Northstar]

This is terrible news. Gene always seemed like he could be completely serious and humorous at the same time. Willy Wonka and his Mel Brooks movies will always be among my favorites and I'll have to watch at least one tonight.

 

[DDastardly00]

RIP Gene Wilder, loved him in the first Charlie and the Chocolate factory (the original is better than Depp's effort).

 

[Ken]

Still my favorite scene of Gene Wilder. Which is saying something as I grew up in his movies.

 

[CTznOfTime]

 

[Northstar]

Still my favorite scene of Gene Wilder. Which is saying something as I grew up in his movies.

That scene scared the crap out of me when I was a kid, now I see the humor in it.

 

[Ken]

That scene scared the crap out of me when I was a kid, now I see the humor in it.

I watching it once in an altered mind state. That was intense.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

RIP great actor all around, will be missed.

 

[Johnnypenso]

Blazing Saddles is still one of my favourite comedies of all time and, sadly, a movie that could not be made today. Fond memories of Mr. Wilder, R.I.P.

 

[dxm8975]

I've just known about the news the other day, RIP to him.

 

[Obelisk]

Ouch...Another bright star burned out.

Rest in peace, Gene. May the big chocolate factory in the sky welcome you with open arms.