Gene Wilder Has Died
The media is reporting that Gene Wilder has died. He passed away from complications from Alzheimer’s at the age of 83. Wilder held a special place in my heart. This began in my youth with Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and then Young Frankenstein which I was privileged to watch in the theaters when it premiered. For me the film still holds up as incredibly funny, and also functions as an homage to Universal’s Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein and Son of Frankenstein. I believe Young Frankenstein is Mel Brooks’ best film, no doubt because of the co-writing talents of Wilder. Wilder’s comedic talent will be sorely missed.
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Many thanks for this tribute to Gene Wilder. I also fondly remember his films, especially Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and The Frisco Kid.