Gene Wilder: Here Are His Best Roles

By Tony Hicksthicks@bayreanewsgroup.com, San Jose Mercury News: Movies
Tue, 08/30/2016 - 5:00am

Gene Wilder, who died Sunday of complications from Alzheimer's disease, left a bold and hilarious comedic legacy; here are the roles for which he is best known and loved

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