Gene Wilders Death Explained: His Illness & How Old He Was When He Died
Gene Wilder died at 83 from Alzheimer's in 2016, keeping his diagnosis secret to protect fans of his iconic roles. Netflix's "Remembering Gene Wilder" documentary pays tribute to the beloved actor, highlighting his greatest achievements. Wilder started acting at 8, had his big break in "The Producers," retired in the 90s, and last appeared in his 2005 documentary.
Netflix's Remembering Gene Wilder documentary is now trending, and here is everything that we know about Gene Wilder, including how old the beloved comedian and actor was when he died as well as what illness caused it. Gene Wilder was one of the most beloved performers throughout the 1960s, '70s, and '80s, with Gene Wilder appearing in all kinds of classic films like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Blazing Saddles, and Young Frankenstein. Wilder's death was a tragic moment for the world of laughter, and here's how the iconic subject of Remembering Gene Wilder sadly passed away.
Netflix's Remembering Gene Wilder documentary is now trending, and here is everything that we know about Gene Wilder, including how old the beloved comedian and actor was when he died as well as what illness caused it. Gene Wilder was one of the most beloved performers throughout the 1960s, '70s, and '80s, with Gene Wilder appearing in all kinds of classic films like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Blazing Saddles, and Young Frankenstein. Wilder's death was a tragic moment for the world of laughter, and here's how the iconic subject of Remembering Gene Wilder sadly passed away.
- 6/17/2024
- by Robert Pitman
- ScreenRant
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