I was very sad to learn Gene Wilder had left the planet until I found out he suffered from dementia. Then I said, “Good.” Because fuck Alzheimer’s. But my heart still hurts knowing there won’t be any other wonderful performances from that gentle genius. I grew up on Gene Wilder movies and it’s hard to wave goodbye.
Gene Wilder accomplished the impossible: his subversive performance as Willy Wonka made me love the movie more than the book. That never happens! I ALWAYS prefer books to movie adaptations.
Thank you for the many laughs.
Rest in peace.
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Aw. He was so talented. (And not so old, either, I’m thinking…) I must check out Willy Wonka, which I haven’t seen.
He was younger than my mother. And yes, so very talented. I hope you enjoy Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!