Gene Wilder 1933-2016: Celebrities react to the comic legend's death

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

I met Gene Wilder in college at the Pasadena Playhouse. He was a gentleman and a gift to the world. Now with Gilda forever, rest in peace.

— RUTH BUZZI (@Ruth_A_Buzzi) 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

Gene Wilder was one of the funniest and sweetest energies ever to take a human form. If there's a heaven he has a Golden Ticket. ;^)

— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) August 29, 2016

Gene Wilder touched my life, my heart and my funny bone with his unique and genius work. May he rest with peace and joy. #gene wilder

— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) August 29, 2016

"We are the music makers. And we are the dreamers of dreams" Thank you Mr. Wilder. May you Rest in Peace

— Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks) August 29, 2016

Gene Wilder: 'What if I’m not funny? What if I fail?' https://t.co/kaU9BI5L2p What a great and beautiful soul x

— Minnie Driver (@driverminnie) August 29, 2016

R.I.P Gene Wilder. As funny as they come.

— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) August 29, 2016

so sad to learn of the passing of my good friend, gene wilder... such an incredible man... i'll miss you ❤️

— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR) August 29, 2016

Thanks for stopping by Earth for a while. pic.twitter.com/gBqYOsdWWp

— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) August 29, 2016

"Good Day Sir!"
RIP Gene Wilder

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) 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