Celebrities pay tribute to Gene Wilder

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.

— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) August 29, 2016

"Good Day Sir!"
RIP Gene Wilder

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) August 29, 2016

I saw Blazing Saddles 7 times at the cinema with my school friends . George St. Cows outside.
Gene Wilder you were a genius. Rest in Peace.

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) August 29, 2016

I just bought a vintage Blazing Saddles poster. 3 days ago. Gene Wilder made my ❤️ dance - you bad, and now may you rest in peace.

— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) August 29, 2016

R.I.P to the incomparable Gene Wilder. You filled so many childhoods, mine included, with wonder, laughter & joy. Thank you.

— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) August 29, 2016

Gene Wilder as one of my earliest heroes. Blazing Saddles, Willy Wonka, are CLINICS on comic acting. Sad to hear of his passing.

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) August 29, 2016

I hope that when Gene Wilder got to heaven someone yelled "You get everything! You win. Good day, Sir!" #RIP

— Sara Schaefer (@saraschaefer1) August 29, 2016

He was always able to make us smile, and that is no small feat. Rest with the stars, Gene Wilder. pic.twitter.com/kxis66bIGd

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) August 29, 2016

The great ! RIP. https://t.co/je3SqA4o6J

— John Cusack (@johncusack) August 29, 2016

Farewell #GeneWilder, comic genius. Thank you for all those happy happy hours. pic.twitter.com/O6oHS9TQqX

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) August 29, 2016

The genius, the talent, the actor, the original, the artist, the storyteller, the creative, the iconic, the great, great, great Gene Wilder.

— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) August 29, 2016

RIP #GeneWider . We lost one of the greats today. How deeply you will be missed.

— Tony Goldwyn (@tonygoldwyn) August 29, 2016

Gene Wilder was a giant of comedy. His legacy of films is inspiring. A true genius..

— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) August 29, 2016

A man who lit up the world with his joy and genius. I can't say what it meant to act with him and get to know his heart. ❤️RIP #GeneWilder

— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) August 29, 2016

R.I.P. Gene Wilder! Your Wonka remains one of my favorite films of all time!! https://t.co/1skkIUfjYw pic.twitter.com/DlqvCcrC8p

— Perez (@ThePerezHilton) August 29, 2016

so sad to learn of the passing of my good friend, gene wilder... such an incredible man... i'll miss you ❤️

— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR) August 29, 2016