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Gene Wilder Death Facts: Age, Cause of Death, Birthday, Date of Death Tragedy!

Gene Wilder died at age 83, impressive. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding movie actor Gene Wilder's death.

Biography - A Short Wiki

Illustrious actor who was nominated for an Oscar for his first major film role in The Producers.  He also portrayed Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He also appeared in Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein. 

His third wife was co-star and actress Gilda Radner. Their relationship lasted from 1984 until her death in 1989. He then married his fourth wife, Karen Boyer, in 1991. 

How did Gene Wilder die?

Gene Wilder's death was caused by alzheimer's disease.

Information about the death of Gene Wilder
Cause of deathAlzheimer's Disease
Age of death83 years
ProfessionMovie Actor
BirthdayJune 11, 1933
Death dateAugust 29, 2016
Place of deathStamford, Connecticut, United States
Place of burialEbony Grove Cemetery Mercedes, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA

Quotes

I’m not from Hollywood, and I’m also not one of the people who wants to do a tell-all, and I hate tell-alls. I didn’t want to tell all.

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When I’m not working on something, I seem to go through periods of depression. It helps to keep busy.

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I’m an actor, not a clown.

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I love the art of acting, and I love film, because you always have another chance if you want it. You know, if we – if this isn’t going well, you can’t say – well, you could say – let’s stop. Let’s start over again, Gene, because you were too nervous.

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I wanted to do – there was this film called ‘Magic’ that Anthony Hopkins did. And the director wanted me. The writer wanted me. Joe Levine said no, I don’t want any comedians in this.

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