On Twitter, he was remembered fondly by Hollywood colleagues and celebrities from Bollywood. Mr Wilder's long-time friend and frequent collaborator, veteran actor-director Mel Brooks, led the tributes, writing this touching eulogy: "Gene Wilder - One of the truly great talents of our time. He blessed every film we did with his magic & he blessed me with his friendship." Many notable Hollywood stars including Billy Crystal, Stephen Fry and Ricky Gervais called him a 'true genius' for his time.
In India, Shah Rukh Khan remembered being inspired:
"My quiet exterior used to be a mask for hysteria." RIP Gene Wilder. My growing up inspiration. Ur tender yet 'wilder' eyes will be missed.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 30, 2016
Rishi Kapoor had fond memories:
RIP. Gene Wilder. Woman in Red,Willy Wonka,Blazing Saddles,Stir Crazy,Silver Streak........you really made me laugh! pic.twitter.com/arcmVX27Qt
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) August 29, 2016
Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha wrote:
With sadness We say goodbye to a man who has made me roar with laughter in some of my fave movies. Love #genewilder https://t.co/5rHE4eD8hL
— Gurinder Chadha (@GurinderC) August 29, 2016
Actress Mandira Bedi remembered her childhood:
Loved watching #GeneWilder as a child. #WomanInRed #stircrazy #SilverStreak #WillyWonka ... #RIP funnyman-par-excellance
— mandira bedi (@mandybedi) August 30, 2016
Meanwhile, Mr Wilder's Will and Grace co-stars Eric McCormack, Debra Messing and Sean Hayes, other actors like Lucy Liu, Topher Grace and John Leguizamo, and musicians Lenny Kravitz and Vanessa Hudgens also paid tribute to the actor:
A genius I stole from constantly, and one I was humbled & thrilled to work with. RIP #GeneWilder pic.twitter.com/hCFyET1jji
— Eric McCormack (@EricMcCormack) August 29, 2016
Together again. RIP #GeneWilder true master of his craft https://t.co/iH4SwyXzFU
— Lucy Liu (@LucyLiu) August 30, 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
This guy made me laugh a lot! Laughter is a gift. Thank you Gene. #genewilder https://t.co/1i5y9phFrJ
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) August 29, 2016
"Time is a precious thing. Never waste it" #GeneWilder pic.twitter.com/pLVX7ACs27
— Vanessa Hudgens (@VanessaHudgens) August 29, 2016
"We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams" #genewilder #genius pic.twitter.com/KkUeuG4i52
— Topher Grace (@TopherGrace) August 29, 2016
A man who lit up the world with his joy and genius. I can't say what it meant to act with him and get to know his heart. RIP #GeneWilder
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) August 29, 2016
#RIP #GeneWilder one of the great comic geniuses. U will be missed! pic.twitter.com/ZXEPITKCux
— John Leguizamo (@JohnLeguizamo) August 29, 2016
