THE GRAVES OF GENE WILDER & GILDA RADNER | Where They Died , Their Connecticut Home, and Cemetery

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Gene Wilder (né Jerome Silberman, June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016) was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He was mainly known for his comedic roles, but also for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He collaborated with Mel Brooks on the films The Producers (1967), Blazing Saddles (1974) and Young Frankenstein (1974), and with Richard Pryor in the films Silver Streak (1976), Stir Crazy (1980), See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) and Another You (1991).

Wilder directed and wrote several of his own films, including The Woman in Red (1984). With his third wife, Gilda Radner, he starred in three films, the last two of which he also directed. Her 1989 death from ovarian cancer led to his active involvement in promoting cancer awareness and treatment, helping found the Gilda Radner Ovarian Cancer Detection Center in Los Angeles and co-founding Gilda's Club.

Wilder died on August 29, 2016, at the age of 83, at home in Stamford, Connecticut, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He had been diagnosed three years before his death but kept knowledge of his condition private. His body was cremated and his ashes spread in the garden of his beloved Connecticut home.

Gilda Susan Radner (June 28, 1946 – May 20, 1989) was an American actress and comedian. She was one of the seven original cast members of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from its inception in 1975 until her departure in 1980. In her routines on SNL, she specialized in parodies of television stereotypes, such as advice specialists and news anchors. In 1978, Radner won an Emmy Award for her performances on the show. She also portrayed those characters in her highly successful one-woman show on Broadway in 1979. Radner's SNL work established her as an iconic figure in the history of American comedy.

In September 1988, after tests showed no signs of cancer, Radner went on a maintenance chemotherapy treatment to prolong her remission, but three months later, in December, she learned the cancer had returned.

On May 17, 1989, she was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to undergo a CT scan. She was given a sedative and went into a coma during the scan. She did not regain consciousness and died three days later, on May 20, 1989; Wilder was at her side. The cause of death was ovarian cancer.

Radner was interred at Long Ridge Union Cemetery in Stamford, Connecticut.

[Tammy-pjht]

The mailbox is the famous painting called Starry Night.

[katieskorner]

Can you imagine how many times Gene sat on that bench to visit Gilda after she passed?! Love of a lifetime! RIp to them both!

[robinr]

My ex husband and I used to snow plow Gene's driveway, after Gilda passed away. He would watch us from the bedroom window. Seeing him wearing a nightshirt and nightcap, waving like a little kid was heartwarming. Gilda used to shop at my first job, she was the nicest woman. You wouldn't ever know they were such famous people.

[Kathleen]

I was the demo chef at the Food Emporium in New Canaan when Gilda was sick. Gene would come into the store with his tiny cutie pie dog hiding under Gene's armpit and the dog was so quiet that no one ever knew there was a dog in the store. Gene would always stop to talk to me and I would always give him a container of soup to take home to Gilda. He was a special man with no pretenses. For all that he was going through while the love of his life was dying, he could still look at you with his smiling eyes and want to chat about anything that was on his mind. I'm so glad that he met Karen after Gilda passed. I feel he was the kind of man who needed companionship and I'm glad that he and Karen were in love. I do wonder though if some part of his cremains were sprinkled over Gilda's grave. God bless both of them. They certainly were talented, kind, and caring people.

[cheribee]

Madeline khan was a close friend of Gilda’s. She stayed loyal up to the end, for Gilda.
Ironically, Madeline died of ovarian cancer within ten years of Gilda.

[catherineferguson]

Hi Scott, Gene Wilder was the best one for Charlie and the chocolate factory. That’s a beautiful property he had. I love all the trees surrounding it. I don’t think I would fancy that busy road out the front. That’s a smart grave site for Gilda Wilder, May she RIP under the tree 💐💐💐. RIP Gene Wilder 💐💐💐🙏. Thank you Scott ❤️❤️✌️🤟🏼👍

[meaghanmcgurn]

The tears I cried when he died❤ you could see in his eyes what a soul he had

[brianpaape]

My favorite Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner movie is Haunted Honeymoon. Their chemistry together was great! Thank you for taking me with you, Scott!

[gladysdisibbio]

RosannaBananaDanna...Them two were MADE for each other. Miss them terribly. RIP

[esterdrass]

I grew up in NY when SNL began. Yes, everyone loved Gilda and Rosanne Rosannadanna. Everyone waited for Rosanna. I haven't watched that show since those days. They were both enjoyable talented actors.

[chrisbrown]

Gilda’s Club created in her memory to help cancer patients and families fight and deal with cancer.

[michellestreater]

I read Gene didnt tell anyone he was sick because he didnt want fans eapacally kids to be sad when they saw him he wanted them to be happy

[esthergarcia]

Thanks for taking us to Gene and Gilda’s final resting place. Connecticut is a beautiful place to be. RIP 🪦 to both. ❤❤🙏🌟💐💎

[marykoch]

Love the old crew in the 70's of Saturday night live

[SuzanneTaylor-tqdf]

I loved Gilda and gene. Gene didn't like the remake of Willy Wonka. Charlie and the chocolate factory. He said it was all about the money. I agree. Love to both of them . ❤️❤️

[christine-qk]

Love love love Gilda. Her memoir, ''It's Always Something'' is my favorite book of all time. It's ironic that after all these years have passed and now I am dealing with the same cancer that took her life way too early. Thank you for this wonderful video. You're the best Scott.

[italoluder]

I do like you very much Scott. Always so respectful.

[rlcarver]

Both their spirits live on at that house. RIP to two genuinely loving souls ❤

[anneiwanowski]

I started watching SNL in the first year it was on. I guess it would have been in the last 70's early 80's. I found it just flipping channels on Saturday Night! OMG it was hilarious! I loved Gilda, she was the best! Carol Burnett and Gilda Radner are two of the very best female comedians of all times ❤ Love you Scott! Take care and safe travels ❤️ Connecticut is beautiful this time of year!!

[Catherine]

I loved Gene Wilder films, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory was brilliant. Gilda was only 42 when she passed, They didn’t have long together did they. Very sad. Thank you Scott for this video.🤗🥰