R.I.P to the incomparable Gene Wilder. You filled so many childhoods, mine included, with wonder, laughter & joy. Thank you.
— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder was a giant of comedy. His legacy of films is inspiring. A true genius..
— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) August 29, 2016
Farewell #GeneWilder, comic genius. Thank you for all those happy happy hours. pic.twitter.com/O6oHS9TQqX
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) August 29, 2016
Together again. RIP #GeneWilder true master of his craft https://t.co/iH4SwyXzFU
— Lucy Liu (@LucyLiu) August 30, 2016
Brilliant. Amazingly funny. The only reason I eat chocolate. #genewilder will be missed. pic.twitter.com/PL8S9EkLhh
— Adam West (@therealadamwest) August 30, 2016
This is maybe my favorite line ever. I repeat it all the time.
'My name's Jim, but most people call me…Jim.' #GeneWilder #BlazingSaddles— Kyle MacLachlan (@Kyle_MacLachlan) 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
RIP #GeneWilder. Thanks for the years of laughter. You will be missed.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) August 29, 2016
Just like Gene Wilder, many others have unfortunately been and are still fighting cancer. Here are some other famous lymphoma patients you should know about.