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Mel Brooks and Morgan Freeman to receive National Medals of Arts
September 16, 2016
U.S. President Barack Obama is to present National Medals of Arts to Mel Brooks, Philip Glass, Sandra Cisneros, Audra McDonald and Berry Gordy next week.
Mel Brooks mourns Gene Wilder -- "It's a big shock"
August 31, 2016
Mel Brooks paid tribute to Gene Wilder Tuesday on "The Tonight Show," days after the iconic comedians his death.
Gene Wilder mourned by celebrities on social media
August 30, 2016
Celebrities have taken to social media to mourn the passing of Gene Wilder, who starred in nearly 30 films over four decades.
Gene Wilder dies at age 83
August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder, the zany, wild-haired and soft-spoken comedian who appeared in nearly 30 movies and several stand-up routines, died at his Connecticut home Monday at the age of 83.
'Bob Newhart Show' and 'Rugrats' favorite Jack Riley dies at 80
August 21, 2016
Jack Riley -- whose career spanned 50 years -- died of pneumonia at a hospital in Los Angeles. He was 80.