Whether it was his velvet purple cloak in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, his drunken bravado in Blazing Saddles, his tap-dance skills in Young Frankenstein or his hysterical outbursts in The Producers ('My blue blanket, my blue blanket!'), everyone can remember the first time they fell in-love with Gene Wilder.
He transformed the film industry with his faultless comedic timing, inimitable sincerity and endless energy, transcending genres and generations of viewers.
Yesterday, the 83-year-old actor died due to complications from Alzeheimer's disease, resulting in an outcry across the world at the loss of an acting heavyweight.
We take a look at the emotional responses from celebrities:
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Katie O'Malley is the Site Director on ELLE UK. On a daily basis you’ll find Katie managing all digital workflow, editing site, video and newsletter content, liaising with commercial and sales teams on new partnerships and deals (eg Nike, Tiffany & Co., Cartier etc), implementing new digital strategies and compiling in-depth data traffic, SEO and ecomm reports. In addition to appearing on the radio and on TV, as well as interviewing everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Rishi Sunak PM, Katie enjoys writing about lifestyle, culture, wellness, fitness, fashion, and more.
