Jerome Silberman, also known professionally as Gene Wilder, passed away on August 29th, 2016, at his home in Stamford Connecticut, due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
According to his family, the famous actor, known for his roles in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Young Frankenstein”, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones while they held his hand and played his favorite music.
Gene Wilder was only 83 when he died. After watching his mother suffer through rheumatic fever and gaining inspiration from his older sister’s acting, the star began his film career with hopes of making his mother, and many others, happy. At the age of 26, he selected Gene Wilder as his stage name.
Many celebrities quickly took to Twitter to express their grief and send their condolences.
Jessica Chastain, known for her role in the most recent horror movie, “Crimson Peak”, wrote that “He was such an openhearted talent.”
Mark Ruffalo, famously known for playing the Hulk in the Marvel Franchise, stated “Gene Wilder was a genius actor,”
Many more tweets followed throughout that day to commemorate the deeply loved actor and comedian. His legacy remains in the hearts of those who truly enjoyed his works. Wilder will be greatly missed by many.
brian garcia • Oct 7, 2016 at 8:25 am
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brian garcia • Oct 7, 2016 at 8:25 am
I was glad to be informed about the reason for his death. I remember when i was three years old and i watched “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ with my dad for the first time. I didn’t get super tuned in the movie, but as soon as the oompa loompa song came on i couldn’t get enough. The thought of having a chocolate river and candy grass was an place i could only dream of having available to me. A sugar coma was something that as a three year old such as myself looked forward to kind of like a goal. Gene wilder’s film ‘Young Frankenstein’ was a classic that i own.