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Mel Brooks, Ricky Gervais & more react to death of Gene Wilder

As news broke Monday that comedy icon Gene Wilder had died, celebrities and fans mourned the actor's passing on social media.

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Gene Wilder, star of Mel Brooks movies, dies at 83
Gene Wilder, the star of such comedy classics as "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles," has died. He was 83. Wilder's nephew said Monday that the actor and writer died late Sunday in Stamford, Connecticut from complications from Alzheimer's disease.
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Mel Brooks @MelBrooks
Gene Wilder-One of the truly great talents of our time. He blessed every film we did with his magic & he blessed me with his friendship.
Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:47:48
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— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:47:48
RIP to the legendary Gene Wilder. 2016 has been painful so far. pic.twitter.com/7nbqY7Unva
Zach Braff @zachbraff
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Mon, Aug 29 2016 20:03:04
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— Zach Braff (@zachbraff)Mon, Aug 29 2016 20:03:04
Albert Brooks @AlbertBrooks
R.I.P Gene Wilder. As funny as they come.
Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:54:25
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— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:54:25
Young Frankenstein, Silver Streak, Willy Wonka, Blazing Saddles, Stir Crazy: Gene Wilder, you were my youth! RIP ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zK0v4d70gh
James Gunn @JamesGunn
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Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:31:45
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— James Gunn (@JamesGunn)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:31:45
Rob Lowe @RobLowe
Gene Wilder as one of my earliest heroes. Blazing Saddles, Willy Wonka, are CLINICS on comic acting. Sad to hear of his passing.
Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:24:52
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— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:24:52
Thanks for stopping by Earth for a while. pic.twitter.com/gBqYOsdWWp
olivia wilde @oliviawilde
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Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:53:10
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— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:53:10
Alyssa Milano @Alyssa_Milano
Rest in Peace, Gene Wilder... 💔
Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:24:48
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— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:24:48
Yeah.....he bad....he bad. #Rip to the immortal Gene Wilder. https://www.instagram.com/p/BJtFg7Nh9YN/
Questlove Gomez @questlove
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Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:32:50
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— Questlove Gomez (@questlove)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:32:50
Ricky Gervais @rickygervais
"Good Day Sir!" RIP Gene Wilder
Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:34:31
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— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:34:31
Pure Im http://youtu.be/RZ-uV72pQKI
#EvanRachelWould @evanrachelwood
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Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:45:16
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— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:45:16
Tony Goldwyn @tonygoldwyn
RIP #GeneWider . We lost one of the greats today. How deeply you will be missed.
Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:31:24
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— Tony Goldwyn (@tonygoldwyn)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:31:24
A moment of silence for the master of the comedic pause. Gene Wilder: funny doing something & funny doing nothing. pic.twitter.com/d5iySZVll6
edgarwright @edgarwright
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Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:47:19
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— edgarwright (@edgarwright)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:47:19
Dave Navarro @DaveNavarro
Gene Wilder was such a HUGE part of my childhood!!! Thanks for everything Gene! You made a massive difference to millions.
Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:35:21
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— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:35:21
Thanks for all the laughs, Gene Wilder. #RIPGeneWilder pic.twitter.com/e4yQiZp0Ha
AFI @AmericanFilm
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Mon, Aug 29 2016 20:02:46
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— AFI (@AmericanFilm)Mon, Aug 29 2016 20:02:46
Freddie Prinze Jr @RealFPJr
I just read my Willy Wonka passed away. #RIPower Gene Wilder
Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:26:05
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— Freddie Prinze Jr (@RealFPJr)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:26:05
So saddened by this news. Thank you for your genius, the inspiration & all the laughs! RIP #GeneWilder 🙏🏽🎭❤️ pic.twitter.com/AICeVJ50j6
Lana Parrilla @LanaParrilla
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Mon, Aug 29 2016 20:01:52
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— Lana Parrilla (@LanaParrilla)Mon, Aug 29 2016 20:01:52
Zelda Williams @zeldawilliams
R.I.P to the incomparable Gene Wilder. You filled so many childhoods, mine included, with wonder, laughter & joy. Thank you.
Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:37:04
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— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:37:04
RIP #GeneWilder absolute master. Brilliant in so many ways. His life's work is timeless and everlasting. pic.twitter.com/hYHYk8hm4h
John Cena @JohnCena
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Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:48:53
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— John Cena (@JohnCena)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:48:53
Harry Connick Jr @HarryConnickJR
so sad to learn of the passing of my good friend, gene wilder... such an incredible man... i'll miss you ❤️
Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:32:20
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— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:32:20
Farewell #GeneWilder, comic genius. Thank you for all those happy happy hours. pic.twitter.com/O6oHS9TQqX
Stephen Fry @stephenfry
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Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:27:41
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— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:27:41
Josh Gad @joshgad
The greatest comedic mind of my childhood is now gone. #RIP #GeneWilder & thank you 4 your pure imagination. This one hits hard.
Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:37:01
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— Josh Gad (@joshgad)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:37:01
A genius I stole from constantly, and one I was humbled & thrilled to work with. RIP #GeneWilder pic.twitter.com/hCFyET1jji
Eric McCormack @EricMcCormack
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Mon, Aug 29 2016 20:04:32
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— Eric McCormack (@EricMcCormack)Mon, Aug 29 2016 20:04:32
alan tudyk @AlanTudyk
Gene Wilder acted at a different frequency than any other. He was always a moment away from tenderness or hysteria. What an original.
Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:58:44
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— alan tudyk (@AlanTudyk)Mon, Aug 29 2016 19:58:44

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