<p>On August 29, 2016, Gene Wilder — the singular comic actor whose nervous energy, theatrical precision, and sudden flashes of madness made him one of the most beloved performers in American film — died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at his home in Stamford, Connecticut, at the age of 83. Wilder spent more than four decades creating unforgettable characters in films including The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, while his collaborations with Mel Brooks and Richard Pryor established him as one of the defining comedic talents of his generation. From the mysterious chocolatier Willy Wonka to the tightly wound Leo Bloom, Wilder brought an extraordinary mixture of vulnerability, intelligence, sweetness, and barely controlled chaos to the screen — creating performances that continue to thrill and delight audiences decades later.

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Ep. 189 - Gene Wilder

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