Mel Brooks, Steve Martin And More Pay Tribute To Gene Wilder On Social Media
(CBS SF/AP) – Tributes from peers and admirers poured in Monday for Gene Wilder, who died Sunday at the age of 83 of complications from Alzheimer's disease.
In a statement, "Gene Wilder, one of the truly great talents of our time, is gone. He blessed every film we did together with his special magic and he blessed my life with his friendship. He will be so missed."
-Director Mel Brooks
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
Forever a great comedy film duo Dad and #GeneWilder RIP pic.twitter.com/SBPtgJ9Eux
— Rain Pryor (@RainPryor) August 29, 2016
#GeneWilder Au revoir to a gifted actor whose films I suggest you re-visit if you want to be thoroughly entertained. pic.twitter.com/FgcO4OVkYg
— carl reiner (@carlreiner) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder was a giant of comedy. His legacy of films is inspiring. A true genius..
— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) 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
RIP to the legend Gene Wilder, keep it classy. pic.twitter.com/qfCu1AEJdy
— Fill Werrell (@FillWerrell) August 29, 2016
"Good Day Sir!"
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) August 29, 2016
RIP Gene Wilder
Farewell #GeneWilder, comic genius. Thank you for all those happy happy hours. pic.twitter.com/O6oHS9TQqX
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) August 29, 2016
"Nowhere special. I always wanted to go there." #RIP #GeneWilder
— Taran Killam (@TaranKillam) 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
Oh, no. Gene Wilder. Seriously one of the funniest humans ever. Sad. RIP
— marc maron (@marcmaron) 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
The brilliantly hilarious Gene Wilder. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/AnJrLOILQ2
— bob saget (@bobsaget) August 29, 2016
Dear Gene Wilder,
— Paula Poundstone (@paulapoundstone) August 29, 2016
I wish I had written to you sooner. You made me laugh. I will miss you.
RIP Gene Wilder pic.twitter.com/TuMQheQCa4
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) 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
First Gene Wilder encounter for me: Luv, on Broadway. Who is THIS guy? Soon we all knew. One of the best. RIP.
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) August 29, 2016
As far as ICONS go 2016 has been especially brutal. With the loss of #GarryMarshall & #GeneWilder alone my entire childhood has passed away.
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) 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
#RIP this legendary comedic actor. #genewilder ... #funnylastforever https://t.co/9gbKUKPJhC
— CedricTheEntertainer (@CedEntertainer) August 29, 2016
a beautiful human -- https://t.co/hYnsgQF47P via @youtube
— ROSIE (@Rosie) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder was the best.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) August 29, 2016
Hold your breath, make a wish. Count to three. Gene Wilder RIP. https://t.co/CyixrgCZu8
— Alec Mapa (@AlecMapa) August 29, 2016
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." - Willy Wonka
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) August 29, 2016
RIP Gene Wilder your performances filled my childhood with joy.
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 all that you've given us. You'll be missed. pic.twitter.com/JU4GngwjqV
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) August 29, 2016
Time is a precious thing. Never waste it. -Gene Wilder. As they say in Corsica... goodbye, friend. #RIP pic.twitter.com/YAC0DJaOrG
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) August 29, 2016
RIP #GeneWilder. Thanks for the years of laughter. You will be missed.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder brought joy and laughter to millions of people. He'll be sorely missed! https://t.co/6vNfhxQONa
— Dr. Mehmet Oz (@DrOz) August 29, 2016
Rest in peace, #GeneWilder. Thank you for filling my childhood memories with #goldentickets and #oompaloompas ????#WillyWonka #RIP
— Veronica De La Cruz (@VeronicaDLCruz) 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 (@mariolopezviva) August 29, 2016
I'm utterly destroyed. ???? such love, tenderness, class & heart. #lifegoals Definitely a Gene Wilder marathon today. https://t.co/fDmIrKzK5R
— Ming-Na Wen (@MingNa) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder,always giving us the Most!! R I P!!!
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) August 29, 2016
"Time is a precious thing. Never waste it" #GeneWilder pic.twitter.com/pLVX7ACs27
— Vanessa Hudgens (@VanessaHudgens) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder acted at a different frequency than any other. He was always a moment away from tenderness or hysteria. What an original.
— alan tudyk (@AlanTudyk) 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. ❤️RIP #GeneWilder
— Debra Messing✍???? (@DebraMessing) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder passed away. Wow what a lovely career. Wonka, Dr. Frankenstein, Jim the Waco Kid... Sending strength to his wife of 25 yrs. #RIP
— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) August 29, 2016
ADORED the work of Gene Wilder????
— Holly Robinson Peete ????????♍️ (@hollyrpeete) August 29, 2016
Now w/another FAVE Cleavon Little—So Heaven just got a lot funnier #BlazingSaddles pic.twitter.com/QB46rm1NRq
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
So saddened by this news. Thank you for your genius, the inspiration & all the laughs! RIP #GeneWilder ????????????❤️ pic.twitter.com/AICeVJ50j6
— Lana Parrilla (@LanaParrilla) 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
RIP Gene Wilder . Thanks for the memories.
— Mrs ShannonTSimmons (@shannonleetweed) August 29, 2016
I didn't know what "acting" was. I knew what Gene Wilder was saying excited me, & had to learn it. #pureimagination pic.twitter.com/Ag9BH53XS6
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) August 29, 2016
#GeneWilder The twinkle in your eyes will be returned to the stars but never forgotten. Thank you for the magic.#RIP pic.twitter.com/8yjci9RKwQ
— Jennifer Beals (@jenniferbeals) August 29, 2016
Thanks for stopping by Earth for a while. pic.twitter.com/gBqYOsdWWp
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) August 29, 2016
This guy made me laugh a lot! Laughter is a gift. Thank you Gene. #genewilder https://t.co/1i5y9phFrJ
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) August 29, 2016
And oh my goodness.... A sad goodbye to #GeneWilder.... I'm sure he is making them laugh in the next place now. What a gift he was....????
— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) August 29, 2016
U will be missed #GeneWilder u comedic genius u!! pic.twitter.com/dnmr65VZqf
— ONEREPUBLIC (@OneRepublic) August 29, 2016
R. I. P. Gene wilder. Richard pryors right hand man ???????????????????????? https://t.co/mTjuQxM6F1 pic.twitter.com/VPU7X0rWEQ
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) 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
Best example: Gene Wilder's epic sustained comic pause following 'I am in love with a sheep' https://t.co/qaljqpcOFv https://t.co/aEC5qYkN9L
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder. Bless you for all these years of laughter and love, such warmth and humanity. Thank you, thank you, thank you #GeneWilder
— Leonard Maltin (@leonardmaltin) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder one of my all time favorites...a legend .. Always wanted to work him, thank you for the memories. RIP????????????
— Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) 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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