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Gene Wilder an actor who starred in comedy classics The Producers and Blazing Saddles has passed away. He even starred in such hits such as Young Frankenstein and even the classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory.

He had also become a meme that many have shared around the world

He had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1989. Here’s how some celebrities reacted to his death

"Good Day Sir!"
RIP Gene Wilder

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) August 29, 2024

RIP to the legendary Gene Wilder. 2016 has been painful so far. pic.twitter.com/7nbqY7Unva

— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) August 29, 2024

Gene Wilder was the best.

— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) August 29, 2024

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, 2024

RIP Gene Wilder. Only happy memories of making Sunday Lovers together.

— Sir Roger Moore (@sirrogermoore) August 29, 2024

RIP #GeneWilder absolute master. Brilliant in so many ways. His life's work is timeless and everlasting. pic.twitter.com/hYHYk8hm4h

— John Cena (@JohnCena) August 29, 2024

I saw Blazing Saddles 7 times at the cinema with my school friends . George St. Cows outside.
Gene Wilder you were a genius. Rest in Peace.

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) August 29, 2024

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, 2024

GENE WILDER, the face of childhood joy for many a generation, has passed. Farewell, sweet genius. Gilda awaits you. https://t.co/pybXNFlGaq

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) August 29, 2024

This guy made me laugh a lot! Laughter is a gift. Thank you Gene. #genewilder https://t.co/1i5y9phFrJ

— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) August 29, 2024

Gene Wilder was a giant of comedy. His legacy of films is inspiring. A true genius..

— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) August 29, 2024

RIP Gene Wilder