World Reacts to Gene Wilder Death

Culture
30 Aug 16

Tributes have poured in after the death of Gene Wilder yesterday. The star of classics such as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles, passed away from complications from Alzheimer's disease at his home in Connecticut.

Gene Wilder-One of the truly great talents of our time. He blessed every film we did with his magic & he blessed me with his friendship.

— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) August 29, 2016

Goodbye, Gene Wilder. You were one of the great screen comedians. Original and surprising every time.

— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) August 29, 2016

Hilarious & heartbreaking in the very same moment. #RIP beautiful Gene Wilder there was & will never be anyone like you

— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) August 29, 2016

You can read the full statement from his family below: