Gene Wilder, star of Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, passed away a short time ago at residence in Connecticut.
He was 83 years of age and had been suffering from a degenerative illness. Sympathies to his immediate family at hearing today's news.
Another celebrity lost
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Re: Another celebrity lost
Posted elsewhere that Blazing Saddles was my favorite movie. The scene where he is telling why he quit gunfighting cracks me up everytime I watch it.
Truly, an iconic comedic legend.
Truly, an iconic comedic legend.
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Re: Another celebrity lost
'Blazing Saddles', one of the classic comedies of our generation.Ohiotractorboy wrote:Posted elsewhere that Blazing Saddles was my favorite movie. The scene where he is telling why he quit gunfighting cracks me up everytime I watch it.
Truly, an iconic comedic legend.
RIP Gene!