‘Heaven just got funnier’ Twitter reacts to the passing of Gene Wilder

Aug 30, 2016

2016 has been rough.

Losing David Bowie, Terry Wogan, Alan Rickman, Prince, and Victoria Wood in the space of just nine months has rocked the entertainment industry, and this morning it is mourning yet another much-loved star.

Following the passing of Gene Wilder – the original Willy Wonka – Twitter has been awash with tributes to the actor who died of complications related to Alzheimer’s disease.

From Stephen Fry to Ed Westwick, there are very few unmoved by the death of the much-loved actor.

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

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) August 29, 2016

RIP #GeneWilder. Thank you for making life funnier. A huge talent to amuse. pic.twitter.com/Osc9SF37MA

— Elizabeth Hurley (@ElizabethHurley) August 30, 2016

This is magic. #GeneWilder as Willy Wonka singing 'Pure Imagination'. https://t.co/hcyL2rGf5f

— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) August 30, 2016

Gene Wilder was one of the funniest and sweetest energies ever to take a human form. If there's a heaven he has a Golden Ticket. ;^)

— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) August 29, 2016

So sad that the inspiringly talented #GeneWilder has left us. He was one of the kindest souls I've ever met.pic.twitter.com/JoEUa2IS0s

— Sean Hayes (@SeanHayes) August 30, 2016