Mel Brooks, Steve Martin, more pay tribute to Gene Wilder
LOS ANGELES — 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.
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“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 in a statement
“Goodbye, Gene Wilder. You were one of the great screen comedians. Original and surprising every time.” —Steve Martin on Twitter