R.I.P. Gene Wilder

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  1. Kittamaru

    Kittamaru Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Adieu, Sciforums. Valued Senior Member

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    http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/30/movies/gene-wilder-dead.html

    The world... is a little darker without his light to shine the way...
     
    Kittamaru, Aug 30, 2016
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  3. paddoboy

    paddoboy Valued Senior Member

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    Yes.....
    I loved him in "Young Frankenstein:

     
    paddoboy, Aug 30, 2016
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  5. Dr_Toad

    Dr_Toad It's green! Valued Senior Member

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    But much brighter for his having been here. This is how we grow.
     
    Dr_Toad, Aug 30, 2016
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  7. Fraggle Rocker

    Fraggle Rocker Staff Member

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    Very sad, but he was 83 after all! We should all live so long and contribute so much!
     
    Fraggle Rocker, Sep 3, 2016
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  8. geordief

    geordief Valued Senior Member

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    Was there a touch of the Harpo Marx about him ?
     
    geordief, Sep 3, 2016
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  9. Dr_Toad

    Dr_Toad It's green! Valued Senior Member

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    There was. And it's so fine to watch it in action. Now I have to go watch Young Frankenstein again...
     
    Dr_Toad, Sep 3, 2016
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  10. deepslate

    deepslate Registered Member

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    My childhood was a lot more fun because of him, would never forget him at Willy Wonka. RIP
     
    deepslate, Sep 7, 2016
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  11. James R

    James R Just this guy, you know? Staff Member

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    A sad loss. I liked the sincerity he projected in his films.
     
    James R, Sep 17, 2016
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