He will be so missed.”Gene Wilder starred in such classics as "Young Frankenstein," "Blazing Saddles" and "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." ( Jessica Hill / AP ) Gene Wilder is surrounded by Oompa Loompas on the set of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," which was released in 1971. This one hits hard.” Tweeted Jim Carrey: “Gene Wilder was one of the funniest and sweetest energies ever to take a human form. Gene Wilder, Zero Mostel and Lee Meredith in Mel Brooks' "The Producers," released in 1968. For left, Teri Garr, Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman and Peter Boyle, on table, are shown in a scene from 1974's "Young Frankenstein."

Source: thestar August 29, 2016 19:40 UTC