Gene Wilder

The filmmaker shared stories about his friend Gene Wilder with Jimmy Fallon on ‘The Tonight Show’ Tuesday night.

As co-founder of Gilda’s Club, Wilder turned his grief over wife Gilda Radner’s death into action around ovarian cancer and helping those affected by all cancers.

In his last major interview, at the 92nd Street Y in 2013, Wilder looked back at his career and explained what made him stop acting.

Legendary comedy actor Gene Wilder passed away this week after a three-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Here we remember the magic and laughter he brought to film.

Indelible from the first moment he appeared on a movie screen, the late comic actor lit up not only the films in which he appeared but the hearts of his audiences as well.

He will be forever remembered for bringing Willy Wonka to life and infusing humanity into the films of Mel Brooks.