Obituary of Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder (born June 11th, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was a Film Actor best known for his various comedic film roles in the 1970s, many of them directed by Mel Brooks. Most notably, the comedy classics "Young Frankenstein", "Blazing Saddles" and "The Producers". Gene died on August 29th, 2016 and his death was possibly because of complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was 83 years old.

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Gene Wilder Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Wilder, Gene
Common Name: Gene Wilder
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Birth Date: June 11, 1933
Age: 83 (at death)
Also Known As: Jerome Silberman
Occupation: Film Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Lays Ripple Chips
Favorite Color: Rust
Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

Gene's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jerome Silberman
Father: William J. Silberman
Mother: Jeanne Silberman (née Baer)
Spouse/Partner:

Karen Boyer (married 8 September 1991-August 29, 2016, his death)
Gilda Radner (married 18 September 1984-20 May 1989, her death)
Mary Joan Schutz (married 27 October 1967-divorced 24 November 1980)
Mary Mercier (married 1960–divorced 1965)

Daughter(s):

Katharine Anastasia (adopted Mary Joan Schutz's)

Death Notice:

Date: August 29 2016 at age 83
Place: Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Cause of Death: Alzheimer's disease

Category Tags:

Film Actor American Born on June 11th Born in 1933 Born in Wisconsin Died in 2016 Died at age 83 Died from Alzheimer's disease

Quotable Quotes:

"I don't want to be in love but you're makin' me"

"Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period."

"I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained."

"[on Mel Brooks] A loud kind of Jewish genius--maybe that's as close as you can get to defining him." (IMDB)

"Gene Wilder's legacy continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world, even after his passing. (V)"

"Gene Wilder was an accomplished actor, writer, and director, known for his comedic performances and collaborations with Mel Brooks, until his passing after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. (V)"

Is Mr. Gene Wilder still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.