By Vivian Kane | Twitter | August 29, 2016 |
By Vivian Kane | Twitter | August 29, 2016 |
As we still struggle to find words to describe our own feelings surrounding the passing of Gene Wilder, we realize that may be a fight we cannot win. So instead, let’s do as we do in these times of need and turn to our good friend The Internet, to see what Wilder’s friends and peers and those so heavily inspired by him have said in the wake of his death.
These fellow music makers and dreamers of dreams have a lot of love to give to such a beautiful human.
Gene Wilder-One of the truly great talents of our time. He blessed every film we did with his magic & he blessed me with his friendship.
— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) August 29, 2016
R.I.P Gene Wilder. As funny as they come.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) August 29, 2016
A moment of silence for the master of the comedic pause.
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder: funny doing something & funny doing nothing. pic.twitter.com/d5iySZVll6
Young Frankenstein, Silver Streak, Willy Wonka, Blazing Saddles, Stir Crazy: Gene Wilder, you were my youth! RIP â¤ï¸ pic.twitter.com/zK0v4d70gh
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 29, 2016
First Gene Wilder encounter for me: Luv, on Broadway. Who is THIS guy? Soon we all knew. One of the best. RIP.
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) August 29, 2016
There's a big hole in Comedy's heart with the loss of Gene Wilder today. RIP Willy Wonka.
— Larry Wilmore (@larrywilmore) August 29, 2016
A genius I stole from constantly, and one I was humbled & thrilled to work with. RIP #GeneWilder pic.twitter.com/hCFyET1jji
— Eric McCormack (@EricMcCormack) August 29, 2016
A man who lit up the world with his joy and genius. I can't say what it meant to act with him and get to know his heart. â¤ï¸RIP #GeneWilder
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder was one of the funniest and sweetest energies ever to take a human form. If there's a heaven he has a Golden Ticket. ;^)
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) August 29, 2016
R.I.P to the incomparable Gene Wilder. You filled so many childhoods, mine included, with wonder, laughter & joy. Thank you.
— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder acted at a different frequency than any other. He was always a moment away from tenderness or hysteria. What an original.
— alan tudyk (@AlanTudyk) August 29, 2016
The greatest comedic mind of my childhood is now gone. #RIP #GeneWilder & thank you 4 your pure imagination. This one hits hard.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) August 29, 2016
Farewell #GeneWilder, comic genius. Thank you for all those happy happy hours. pic.twitter.com/O6oHS9TQqX
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder should have won a best screenplay Oscar for writing this line alone. pic.twitter.com/VmAoMMwjDx
— Nathan Rabin (@nathanrabin) August 30, 2016
Gene Wilder—
— Jeffrey Tambor (@jeffreytambor) August 29, 2016
There are no words—
Artist
Inspirer
and
Hilarious
just
Brilliantly brilliant
He was always able to make us smile, and that is no small feat. Rest with the stars, Gene Wilder. pic.twitter.com/kxis66bIGd
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) August 29, 2016
Here's the full statement from Gene Wilder's family regarding his death: pic.twitter.com/oGv1TsiCX5
— Austin Hunt (@AustinHunt) August 29, 2016
We will all miss this laugh. R.I.P. Gene Wilder 😢https://t.co/5HHTOAcKte
— Collider News (@ColliderNews) August 30, 2016