"Star Wars" lightsaber and more iconic film props going up for auction
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
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Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
When news of Gene Wilder's death spread across the internet this week, many reminisced about his iconic roles in "Willy Wonka" and "Blazing Saddles." Others, however, found their heads and hearts going to a role he played in real life, that of husband to comedy legend Gilda Radner.
In this "Sunday Morning" profile which originally aired April 10, 2005, correspondent Rita Braver visits with the actor renowned for such comic gems as "The Producers" and "Young Frankenstein," who talks about his immortal collaborations with Mel Brooks and Richard Pryor, and his life with Gilda Radner, who died of cancer in 1989. Wilder died this week at age 83. Originally aired 4/10/05
Actor and comedian Gene Wilder has died at 83 years old. CBS News correspondent Jamie Wax joins CBSN with more on his accomplishments as an actor.
The actor, best known for his roles in "Willy Wonka" and "Blazing Saddles," died of complications from Alzheimer's disease.
Actor Gene Wilder, known for his roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," has died at the age of 83. CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Errol Barnett have more details.
On May 20, 1989, the comic actress died of cancer, but her name lives on in Gilda's Club, a network of supportive gathering places for cancer patients
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“Young Frankenstein” will come alive in theaters once again on Oct. 5, with a live introduction from writer-director Mel Brooks
Fans longing to celebrate the late Gene Wilder are in luck
The actress says Wilder helped her revive her career
The actor was only willing to take the role of Willy Wonka on one condition
The actor brought a deft comedic touch to such unforgettable roles as the neurotic accountant in “The Producers” and the deranged animator of “Young Frankenstein”
Hollywood was rocked by news Monday that comic legend Gene Wilder had passed away
Actor and writer Gene Wilder, the star of such classics as “Young Frankenstein,” "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and “Blazing Saddles,” has died