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Gene Wilder: Hollywood Reacts To Legendary Comic Actor’s Death

Refresh for latest… Hollywood is mourning the loss of Gene Wilder, the great comedic actor who died late Sunday. Reactions on Twitter range from “genius” — repeatedly — and “hero” to “giant of comedy” and “true original.” Here is a sampling of reactions from social media.

Cloris Leachman, co-star of Young Frankenstein:
Oh, Gene, it’s too soon! It’s too soon.”

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