8 Years Later, Gene Wilder's Wife Finally Breaks Silence...

We all remember Gene Wilder for his unforgettable roles in "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" and "Young Frankenstein." But what really happened behind the scenes of his legendary career? Why did Gene's wife remain silent for so long after his passing? And what revelations does she finally share about their life together? The answers to these questions will reveal a side of Gene Wilder that the public has never seen before.

[@tonyakeldsen1782]

I am not here to feed into any negativity here. He was brilliant at what he loved and I remember after Gilda passed he went on television to make a public plea for women to not ignore certain symptoms and to take their health where ovarian cancer was concerned very seriously. He wanted to save others from going through the pain that he and his wife Gilda had . He great guy Remember him with lots of love and kindness

[@Cannamom710]

😂Btw the documentary wasn't anything bad. 😅It was sweet and sad actually. 😢I cried! He was a kind man even to his ex wives and current one who was madly in love with Gene Wilder; the JUMP 🦘 to conclusions is insane on this video.

[@thecoolcreativebuildchanne2613]

There won't be anyone like Gene Wilder ever again. True Legend!

[@user-sn9gk4rz8p]

Pryor beat his wives like they were punching bags.

[@thecoolcreativebuildchanne2613]

I never knew that!Thanks for the information. I'll change my comment.

[@Kittymay98]

@@thecoolcreativebuildchanne2613 He was saying that Richard Pryor beat his wives, not Gene Wilder. Gene was always such a gentleman ❤ he was amazing in every role he played.

[@delishme2]

8 minutes in still waiting to hear from his wife. I hate thumbnails that are deceptive.

[@Lilione111]

The wives stuff is near the end. It’s there. You just have to watch the video.

[@dhmt2002]

These things take too long to get to the point. I never finish listening to them. I just wanted to hear what his wife said. I know about his movies.

[@MB-bm7yk]

They also couldn’t properly put the right picture in when speaking of someone. This is garbage

[@SCARLETXXXTREME]

I agree. Gene Wilders life story plus a couple of sloppy sentences about his wife. Boring and misleading.

[@denise8401234]

Blazing Saddles is a masterpiece ! RIP Gene

[@JACOBSJohn818]

So many great roles Gene played. Hope he and Gilda are together again..

[@askquestions1236]

Willie Wonka, one of my absolute childhood favorite movies. Best movie.

[@kittyfeline6857]

Why the misleading title?

[@heronimousbrapson863]

Although Gene Wilder wanted the role of the Waco Kid in Blazing Saddles, Mel Brooks considered him to be too young for the role and cast Gig Young instead. Young, however, became ill during filming and Brooks then re-considered Wilder to replace him, re-shooting the scenes previously made with Young. It turned out to be a good casting decision.

[@rman52]

Gig was a phenomenal Academy Award winning actor. But Wilder was perfect for the part.

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

Wasn’t Gig Young an alcoholic by then?

[@WVgirl1959]

​@@cherylmcnutt9905yes, that was his problem..

[@markvwood2007]

I like how the video shows random shots unrelated and confusing to the narration. Not.

[@janewasson4845]

Don't forget him in Silver Streak-a good comedy! 🌷

[@Jonwood74]

Hanky Panky, Haunted Honeymoon, Woman In Red, Stir Crazy....

[@cathylavender6992]

Gene wilder was a legendary as was Richard Pryor,Mel Brooks, Gilda etc. Nicely done. Thanks

[@eddierascalhaskell4954]

Gene seemed like such a genuinely nice person.

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

Many years ago now, in the early 70's I was working in London near Fenwicks. Unlike nowadays when it would be frowned upon, we used to go en-masse to a wine bar for lunch. To get there, we would go through a little public garden with seats, shrubs, trees, and flowers. This particular day was bright, warm and sunny, I think, although it was a long time ago. There were 2 figures on a seat and the male friends in front of me just walked by them whilst us dolly birds brought up the rear. They caught my attention because although sitting next to each other, they were facing away from each other, not talking, as thought they had just quarrelled. The woman was very pretty, dark hair cut in that Mary Quant style. She looked vaguely familiar, but I couldn’t place her and still can't. As I passed by, the man looked up at me and I recognised him immediately. It was Gene Wilder. I was really surprised but I knew it was him. I found out later he was over in England. I have to say. He had the most beautiful eyes. The bluest blue I had ever seen then or since. The pictures and films do not lie. they really were startling! I would love to know who the woman was, though. It looked like a lovers tiff to me, and they both looked very stressed.

[@ralphromeo7066]

Gene was often brilliant with, an often unmatched, exuberance. I don't care to hear about his shortcomings.

[@anitahargreaves9526]

Stir Crazy was my favourite film, especially the introduction to his cellmate! The terror was brilliant. Imo. Clutched my sides laughing.

[@ElizabethBSoCal]

I love that movie too! Hilarious

[@mcc9040]

Gene Wilder's wife was Gilda Radner ~ RIP x2

[@beverlydavis2368]

Had 4 wives

[@mcc9040]

@@beverlydavis2368 Oh, I only remember Gilda:)

[@Cannamom710]

😢They are together now

[@Cannamom710]

​@@beverlydavis2368They meant that Gene and Gilda are deceased now not that he has only 2x wives. It's like mental Olympics today on YT! 😅Read the Whole Comment!! 😅🤣

[@HollyCranfan]

He was a great actor. Greatly missed

[@jackilynpyzocha662]

I loved him as "Willy Wonka"! and "Young Frankenstein" He will be missed!

[@jackilynpyzocha662]

I still love him as "Willy Wonka!"

[@gayleblack1919]

No no no he will never be forgotten 😊

[@user-tm6nq3ou1v]

Wilder and Pryor were w dynamic duo , there comedy will be missed .

[@lymangreen5020]

Their

[@Cannamom710]

​@@lymangreen5020ANNOYING GRAMMAR POLICE!!!!! 👿🚓😅 GET A LIFE!!!!!

[@lymangreen5020]

@@Cannamom710 grammar is the system of rules by which we exchange ideas with each other. If you do not like grammar, any thoughts you have will dissolve into a sea of confusion. Any ideas that you

[@lymangreen5020]

Have will become random noise.

[@Shakespearelover1717]

I read Gilda Radner’s book “It’s Always Something.” She sang his praises all the way through in his support for her during her illness. In no way was he ever anything but a kind and supportive partner. I would never see him as anything but a totally conscionable and convivial person.

[@barbarawalsh2875]

I can remember taking my little brothers and sisters to see Willy Wonka in the chocolate factory, and how much they loved it. If someone doesn’t understand his history very well, he was married to Gilda until Gilda died of ovarian cancer. I remember this Saturday night that she did Every member of SNL had streaks of grief, that not even the best make up could take away. Steve Martin was the guest host, and they opened with a dance routine that Gilda and Steve did together although it is extremely funny that night, we all cried. Gene loved Gilda very very much. I truly believe if Gilda had not died, they would’ve stayed together until he passed away. It’s always easy to pick at people when they’re not here to defend themselves someone else written in the comments I bet she had no trouble taking his money I agree with that comment. Those are the worst type of people they slam the person who they were with, but don’t have any particular guilt in picking their pocket. He made great movies. He was a lot of fun and he deeply loved Gilda. Maybe the wife number three was guilty of jealousy, envy and greed.

[@catsofastypalea]

Gene Wilder gave me so many laughs and joyous times. Such a great actor. I just adore him and when he guest starred in Will & Grace (my fav tv show) I was in heaven!! Thanks for the good times Mr Wilder 🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️

[@johannebernier3089]

When my favorite actor Gene Wilder died, it felt like the whole planet was deserted.

[@eddierascalhaskell4954]

Blazing Saddles almost was the first Gene and Richard Pryor team up.

[@Penhaligon]

Nothing to do with wife. Deceptive title and a complete waste of 19min. however big fan of gene wilder.

[@oldhaglady62]

Thank you. I’m listening now. I thought the title was BS. I loved Gene Wilder. I didn’t know he was an army medic❤️

[@elysia2022]

Such a talented actor

[@faouzielouakili2833]

Hes is not to be forgot king of comedy gene wilder in my head in my Heart

[@jtoland2333]

What the hell are you talking about!? He outlived Gilda!! Get your facts straight!

[@teresamccollum8954]

You didn't watch the video did you?

[@annabrahamson4320]

He married again a few years later. What she suffered about? He inherited Guildas house and she moved into it and likely inherited the mansion.

[@arthurdirindinjr1792]

I'm sure she NEVER had any problems spending Gene's money

[@63Lazarou]

She didn’t say anything bad. The title is a lie.

[@girlofthewest964]

Thanks - when I see titles like this, I go straight to the comments to see what the truth is, and skip the video.

[@Blessed...Country]

He died from Alzheimer's. You're welcome.

[@cheri7054]

From Milwaukee my Dad knew Gene. Kinda cool

[@kellybeaulieu8088]

Forever one of the Greatest!

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

His autobiography is a good read.

[@user-th8fx1yk9k]

Whose the guy that is "not" Gene Wilder just looks like him? 😅...also, same pics keep running, repeatedly.

[@faithcastillo9597]

Lovely piece. I enjoyed the commentary, but, didn't appreciate the picture montage. It was disjointed from the narrative; the pictures were all over the place.

[@TheUnseen-us4ph]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm taking notes in regards to the montage. Thanks for watching!

[@user-if8sj1pq6j]

Pay no attention, you've done a fine job.

[@janeskey5042]

@@TheUnseen-us4phvery interesting & I appreciate the work you put into this but I also would have enjoyed it more if the pictures matched what you’re talking about in that moment 🙂 it was really good, though

[@brianvernon249]

The Frisco Kid. Gene is a Rabbi traveling to San Francisco and Harrison Ford is the drifter who provides is security. Funny about Time is a lighthearted movie about him wanting to be a dad later in life.

[@byronmcgarrity9018]

Guy at 9:09 doing interview.....who is he and why is he in this video?

[@user-st1us5um4p]

Note. I watched a video that I can no longer find. I believe that his wife has done injustice to him. Knowing that Gilda was the love of his life she has done everything to. erase her from him. I don't think he ever loved her on Gildas level. It makes me sick what she has said, the last documentary were her lies.😮

[@jtoland2333]

Yes, for a lady who died BEFORE him, she sure had a lot to say after he passed.

[@user-st1us5um4p]

@jtoland2333 Karen, his last wife, stated that his last words were, "I love you." He 100% died first.

[@Kimi_V_K]

I absolutely adored him❤

[@jackilynpyzocha662]

He played "Billy Bibbitt" on stage, "One Flew Over The Cukoo's Nest"

[@Jozy6264]

Notice how his wife waits until he's dead to start badmouthing him.

[@aliciazambri4237]

Huh? There was no bad mouthing. Did you even watch the video?

[@akiblue]

Notice how no one even watches the videos they comment on?

[@Cannamom710]

there wasn't any BADMOUTHING IN THIS VIDEO!!!! 😅😮😡 I'M SO SICK OF THESE TYPES OF CONNENTS! WATCH THE VIDEO TILL THE END OR DON'T COMMENT! 😤😭😅

[@Cannamom710]

​@@akiblue😂I am so annoyed at this whole comment section about how they think the video is about Gene's Wives badmouthing him because of what is going on in the media world with celebrities.

[@Cannamom710]

​@@aliciazambri4237😂They don't even watch the first minute of videos anymore.

[@pjac317]

I passed in cars with Gene driving with Gilder on the Hutchenson Pky. they were going South .

[@josephashley9961]

Documentaries have a way of portraying a narrative instead of facts. As a matter of fact, 68% of documentaries are not always factual but interpretation of the author. I have a problem with the part of Genre being abused because he was the only Jewish student in his acting class in California. Even if Gene claimed this, it doesn’t mean it was true. Maybe just keep to the facts.

[@frankcarter7146]

So you know better than Mr. Wilder what was factual and what was not in his personal history?

[@josephashley9961]

@@frankcarter7146 not at all. All I’m saying is that because someone cries wolf doesn’t mean that a wolf is there. Look at the race baiters now like Jesse Smulet and others. Open your eyes and you may learn something.

[@rebeccamuir3389]

​@@josephashley9961 you mean Jussie Smollet

[@user-fv8qo1nn8j]

Thanks, great Actor ❤

[@lisadempsey9259]

I adored him💕💕💕💕💕

[@jeaninepitchell8989]

I feel really bad rip❤😢

[@colinturner4158]

Stir crazy two brilliant actors together

[@lishamarlar4597]

Whats weirder is johnny depps version

[@Wendy.J-fo3iw]

Weirder but so cool , I love version's.

[@hx7193]

I ❤ haunted honeymoon

[@wakandaforever4291]

Took 20 minutes to get there

[@AleeyaIsEpic]

9:04 bottom left corner “blazzing sadels”?

[@annabrahamson4320]

She wasnt married to him when he did Willy Waunka and Young Frankenstien. He married Guila Radner first, she died of cancer. He later met and married her and moved her into Guildas house he inherited, not sure how itvis she suffered.

[@swankmotee]

Who’s the yahoo holding the mic?!? It’s not Gene!!

[@1Tonari]

What is the reasoning of these false titles

[@Lizanne75Leo]

6:43 what is briten???

[@jeynjohnston8085]

Bonny and Clyde ❤

[@MB-bm7yk]

This is ridiculously poorly edited. You don’t even know who you’re talking about to connect the picture to the person. Never been more disappointed by a video. DO BETTER!

[@marylouleeman591]

You have to go to the very end, about 17...

[@blackwidowspider9852]

Rest in peace jean Shmah Israeli

[@4UStevePerry]

He got married again after Gilda?

[@fred3467]

"Mentel" Health? One of many misspelled word of many on some of the titles.

[@EbbandFlow1234]

He was a genus ad so bloody what he was also a human being .

[@mermaidme25]

This editing looks weird but I keep getting cut off.I wish everybody good luck And gene wilder and willy Wonka Was amazing

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

It’s only been six years since Gene Wilder passed away, but the headline for this video says “8 years”.

[@aliciazambri4237]

He died in 2016. That is 8 years ago.

[@Cannamom710]

This was a good quick story about how Gene Wilder was a kind soul to even his ex wives! 😭 NO ONE STAYED TO LISTEN!? He had NO SHORTCOMINGS! HIS WIVES ALL ADORED HIM! THEY DIED FROM CANCER! 😢 EVERYONE COMNENTING ABOUT THE TITLE/MISLEADING NEEDS TO GO TOUCH SOME GRASS! 😅YOU HAVE SHORTCOMINGS!!! 😅😅😅

[@barbaratillman8552]

I always thought Gene and Gilda divorced before her death, that he wasn't a widower

[@cecileroy557]

No....

[@davidwhite4874]

Breaks silence on what??

[@BrottenGuy]

Wait! So his MOM was named Gene, & she died before he was a big name actor. Correct? But, when he picked his stage name, he chose Gene because… ….it was a name he liked, in a book he liked. That’s got to be a troll, by Gene himself, & it’s been run as fact. No way that’s legit. We all DO know the man’s style of dry sarcasm, right? Lol! Is it not possible that was one he just never let anyone in one the joke, even though it was honoring his mother?

[@Elloamcool]

Way too much waffle. Can't listen

[@dianas1252]

Why did you marry him he was inlove with his wife that died

[@sharonrichards1627]

Wasn't his wife Gilda Radner?

[@redwoods7370]

He had four wives. Gilda was the third wife.

[@lilyLily1824]

Shut up people! I love to hear about him! You just want to hear trash! What do you expect? 😊 he was wonderful!

[@HardRockMiner]

Talking bad about the dead. How classy 🙄

[@cindygardner4916]

I Spy was the first racially mixed tv show

[@stephenater9687]

Frisco Kid

[@janina8559]

I am sorry but a jewish boy in military school back then? What was she thinking? And he was SAd omg😢

[@alt7244]

Thats frunk-en-schteen

[@rfcbass6810]

What a horrible video. Jesus.

[@alansilverman8500]

Alzheimers....what Alzheimers?...I don't remember having any Alzheimers!😅

[@jstone247]

I hated Willywonker. It was a weird movie.

[@nipplepinchycrackisgreat7873]

LOL you obviously never read the book.

[@Mphil4266]

I was introduced to Gene Wilder Through his movies in the late 1970s my father loved his movies and then I did him and Richard Pryor did have a chemistry amazingly funny. Silver streak and stir crazy great movies One of my faves is the woman in red to me it was hilarious Any way I just wanted to say this so Gene is remembered he was one of few actors that was admired by my family you are missed Gene Wilder God Bless You.

[@DavidShores-vj3qy]

That was 19:44 minutes of my life I'll never get back..

[@RobertMajor-jq2ke]

Here's so great one of the funniest people who ever lived itotaly respected him when he told the director of willy Wonka that he would not do the part unless he would allow him to do his own stunt when he came out to first meet the children that won the golden tickets he said allow me to come out as a cripal with my cane and get the can stuck and then trip and stumble roll and stand up totally fine the director said you would not take the part unless I let you do that part and he said yes that's right he said why he answered because from there on you never new if he was lieing to the kids or telling them the truth the mystery was what truly made the movie work you didn't no if he was evil or good great gjob Gene RIP one of the greatest comics

[@david1132]

So sick of these liar coming out after somebody dies talking terrible crap about them