Gene Wilder

wye
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R I P Willy Wonka ...

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  • Takethedogalong
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    edited August 2016 #2

    I remember him better as Baron Von Frankensteen, and the Waco Kid, very very funny, great comic timing! RIP Gene!

  • neveramsure
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    edited August 2016 #3

    I read somewhere that the part of the Waco Kid was offered to John Wayne first. I can't picture him doing the part though.

    RIP Gene.

  • robsail
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    edited August 2016 #4

    His portrayal of Willie Wonka had the right balance of dark and light in the character.a true genius.

    RIP Gene Wilder

  • DSB
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    edited August 2016 #5

    Just heard this sad news.  RIP Gene Wilder - will be forever remembered as Willi Wonka.

    David 

  • Oneputt
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    edited August 2016 #6

    Just loved some of his stuff.  RIP

  • Merve
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    edited October 2016 #7

    He'll always be Willy Wonker to me. RIP Gene.