Remembering Gene Wilder on the 8th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 29, 2024

Remembering Gene Wilder, 8 Years Later

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It has been exactly 8 long years since Gene Wilder died in Stamford on August 29, 2016 at the age of 83. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Gene Wilder (Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, The Producers, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Wilder, a cultural icon

Born Jerome Silberman in Milwaukee on June 11, 1933, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Wilder was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1974 he touched the hearts of millions as Jim in ‘Blazing Saddles’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 8 years since the tragic loss of Gene Wilder and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Gene Wilder is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Gene Wilder.