1999
Search results
Gene Wilder (né Jerome Silberman, June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016) was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He was mainly known for his comedic roles, but also for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
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.
Sep 1, 2016 · US actor Gene Wilder, remembered by many for his lead role in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, has died at the age of 83, his family has confirmed. The comic actor also starred in classic...
Aug 29, 2016 · An obituary on Tuesday about the actor Gene Wilder misstated the year of the film “Stir Crazy,” in which he starred with Richard Pryor. It was 1980, not 1982.
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder, who brought a wild-eyed desperation to a series of memorable and iconic comedy roles in the 1970s and 1980s, has died, his lawyer, Eric Weissmann, said. He was 83.
Aug 29, 2016 · NEW YORK -- Gene Wilder, the star of such comedy classics as “Young Frankenstein” and “Blazing Saddles,” has died. He was 83. Wilder’s nephew said Monday that the actor and writer died ...
Aug 30, 2016 · Gene Wilder died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease Aug. 29, 2016, at his home in Stamford, Conn. He was 83. Take a look back at his legendary career in screen comedy.
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder, the actor best known for his iconic role as Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, has died at the age of 83. The actor died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease...
Aug 29, 2016 · From the mania of Victor Frankenstein to Willy Wonka’s subtle lunacy, Gene Wilder — who died Sunday in Stamford, Connecticut from complications from Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 83, his...
Gene Wilder, the star of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory and Mel Brooks comedies, died late Sunday night, his family announced. He was 83. Wilder passed away at his Samford, Connecticut...
