People News Gene Wilder dies at age 83 08/29/2016 Gene Wilder, the zany, wild-haired and soft-spoken comedian who appeared in nearly 30 movies and several stand-up routines, died at his Connecticut home Monday at the age of 83. Read More RELATED NEWS Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show' dropping to only four nights a weekAshley Tisdale announces birth of her second childSelena Gomez is a billionaire TAGS: George Takei Zach Braff Rain Pryor Mel Brooks Gene Wilder Richard Pryor Star Trek Blazing Saddles Silver Streak Stir Crazy Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Young Frankenstein