Another legend was lost today.
We still can’t believe the news that beloved Hollywood icon Gene Wilder passed away at the age of 83 on Monday.
According to the actor’s nephew, Jordan Walker-Pearlman, the actor died from complications from Alzheimers Disease at his home in Stamford, Connecticut and passed away while listening to Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Ella Fitzgerald.
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Being one of the biggest comedic legends on the big screen, Wilder was an inspiration to many — which makes his death that much harder to process.
Shortly after news if his passing broke out celebrities flocked to Twitter to say goodbye, from longtime collaborators like Mel Brooks to fellow comedians like Ricky Gervais and Billy Eichner.
Everyone is feeling the weight of this tragic loss. See the reactions (below):
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
RIP Gene Wilder pic.twitter.com/TuMQheQCa4
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) August 29, 2016
RIP to a true original and one of the all time greats Gene Wilder. I loved him. https://t.co/RdupcfKk7V
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) August 29, 2016
He was always able to make us smile, and that is no small feat. Rest with the stars, Gene Wilder. pic.twitter.com/kxis66bIGd
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) August 29, 2016
I just bought a vintage Blazing Saddles poster. 3 days ago. Gene Wilder made my ├ó┬¥┬ñ├»┬╕┬Å dance – you bad, and now may you rest in peace.
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) August 29, 2016
The greatest comedic mind of my childhood is now gone. #RIP #GeneWilder & thank you 4 your pure imagination. This one hits hard.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) August 29, 2016
The genius, the talent, the actor, the original, the artist, the storyteller, the creative, the iconic, the great, great, great Gene Wilder.
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) August 29, 2016
One of the funniest scenes ever: https://t.co/lVFB7zgX7E
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 29, 2016
“Good Day Sir!”
RIP Gene Wilder
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) August 29, 2016
A genius I stole from constantly, and one I was humbled & thrilled to work with. RIP #GeneWilder pic.twitter.com/hCFyET1jji
— Eric McCormack (@EricMcCormack) August 29, 2016
A man who lit up the world with his joy and genius. I can’t say what it meant to act with him and get to know his heart. ├ó┬¥┬ñ├»┬╕┬ÅRIP #GeneWilder
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) August 29, 2016
GENE WILDER, the face of childhood joy for many a generation, has passed. Farewell, sweet genius. Gilda awaits you. https://t.co/pybXNFlGaq
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) August 29, 2016
Rest in Peace, Gene Wilder… ├░┼╕ΓÇÖΓÇ¥
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) August 29, 2016
Oh, no. Gene Wilder. Seriously one of the funniest humans ever. Sad. RIP
— marc maron (@marcmaron) August 29, 2016
RIP to the legendary Gene Wilder. 2016 has been painful so far. pic.twitter.com/7nbqY7Unva
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) August 29, 2016
Thank you Gene Wilder for the wonderful, the weird, the pure imagination. One of my greatest heroes. 🎩
— josh groban (@joshgroban) August 29, 2016
Grew up laughing and crying over this mans brilliant and beautiful work. Thank you Mr. Wilder… https://t.co/ECo8Vys6da
— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder as one of my earliest heroes. Blazing Saddles, Willy Wonka, are CLINICS on comic acting. Sad to hear of his passing.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) August 29, 2016
“Nowhere special. I always wanted to go there.” #RIP #GeneWilder
— Taran Killam (@TaranKillam) August 29, 2016
Thank you for the beautiful words. #GeneWilder ❤️🙏 https://t.co/pLRT1bPPdA
— Juliette Lewis (@JulietteLewis) August 29, 2016
I saw Blazing Saddles 7 times at the cinema with my school friends . George St. Cows outside.
Gene Wilder you were a genius. Rest in Peace.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) August 29, 2016
There’s a big hole in Comedy’s heart with the loss of Gene Wilder today. RIP Willy Wonka.
— Larry Wilmore (@larrywilmore) August 29, 2016
I can’t be sad about Gene Wilder. He was that funny. RIP, and thank you, thank you, thank you. pic.twitter.com/StjbZ8PvJV
— Ben Schwartz (@benschwartzy) August 29, 2016
So many great Gene Wilder films. But I must’ve seen Stir Crazy a hundred times as a kid#RIP #GreatTalent pic.twitter.com/ajnp7CS8bE
— Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) August 29, 2016
“We are the music makers. And we are the dreamers of dreams.” Tonights show will be dedicated to Gene Wilder…Willy Wonka will never die
— Macklemore (@macklemore) August 29, 2016
RIP #GeneWilder absolute master. Brilliant in so many ways. His life’s work is timeless and everlasting. pic.twitter.com/hYHYk8hm4h
— John Cena (@JohnCena) August 29, 2016
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