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Gene Wilder: Career in pictures

Gene Wilder died of complications from Alzheimer's disease Aug. 29, 2016, at his home in Stamford, Conn. He was 83. Take a look back at his legendary career in screen comedy.

Gene Wilder died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease Aug. 29, 2016, at his home in Stamford, Conn. He was 83. Take a look back at his legendary career in screen comedy.

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A look back at some of Hollywood legend Gene Wilder’s memorable roles.

Gene Wilder: Career in pictures

The Brooks-Wilder hit machine continued with 1974’s smash “Young Frankenstein.” From left, Teri Garr, Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman and Mel Brooks, with Peter Boyle, prone, as Young Frankenstein.

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Gene Wilder: Career in pictures

Wilder poses in France with his wife, comedian Gilda Radner, during the 10th American Film Festival of Deauville on Sept. 7, 1984. Radner died in 1989.

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Gene Wilder: Career in pictures

Wilder released “Kiss Me Like A Stranger” in 2005. The memoir offered insights into Wilder’s love life, his work with stars such as Richard Pryor and Woody Allen and his fight with cancer.

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Gene Wilder: Career in pictures

Wilder received the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Culture and Tourism at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, Conn., on April 9, 2008.

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