If you’ve ever seen “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” or “Young Frankenstein,” or “Blazing Saddles,” then you have a reason to be sad today.
The comedic genius of Gene Wilder has left us and flown to the heavens today.
Watch below:
Gene Wilder was absolutely brilliant and inspired countless smiles and laughter in this world. May he rest in peace, and all the good he brought to the Earth be repaid to him in heaven.
Feel free to post in the comments your favorite moments from his illustrious career.
UPDATE:
This from his nephew details his last years, it’s sad, but also inspiring:
This from Gene Wilder's nephew Jordan Walker-Pearlman had me welling up. pic.twitter.com/sbr9ZjkqtH
— Andy Halls (@AndyBizarre) August 29, 2016