The Day We Lost Gene Wilder
A sad, but inevitable day.
I think my favourite movie would be Young Frankenstein. Such a well-timed film noir-esque suspense/thriller/comedy. Only he and Mel Brooks could have pulled that off so well.
His version of Willy Wonka was definitive, but his portrayal of The Waco Kid in Blazing Saddles along-side Cleavon Little (the Sheriff) is my fondest memory of him. I always wanted his quick hands.
Rest in Peace, sir.
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