Wilder news

Wilder News! Here are some recent updates and news stories about the Wilder family, including the famous Wilder brothers, Gene and Larry:

Gene Wilder (1933-2016)

• Gene Wilder's estate has been selling off his personal belongings, including his iconic Willy Wonka costume, to raise funds for his family's charitable foundation. (Source: People Magazine)
• A new book about Gene Wilder's life and career, titled "Gene Wilder: A Biography" by Ed Sikov, was released in 2020. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

Larry Wilder (1935-2021)

• Larry Wilder, Gene's younger brother, passed away on January 15, 2021, at the age of 85. (Source: Variety)
• Larry was a successful businessman and entrepreneur, and was involved in various ventures, including real estate and entertainment. (Source: The New York Times)

Other Wilder News

• The 50th anniversary of the release of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) was celebrated in 2021, with various tributes and re-releases of the film. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
• Gene Wilder's iconic performance as Willy Wonka has been named one of the greatest movie performances of all time by various publications, including Rolling Stone and The Guardian. (Source: Rolling Stone, The Guardian)

I hope you found these updates interesting!