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The Wall of Kindness.

A place for memories of Gene, small acts of kindness done in his honor, and stories of the causes his fans have supported. Add yours.

Why this exists

Kindness, loudly.

Gene believed the world got better when people were brave enough to be kind. This wall is where we make that visible, where you can share a memory of him, a small kindness you did in his name, or a cause you supported because his work moved you. Every post is a candle. Every candle is a piece of the legacy.

Photo shared by Emma with her tribute to Gene Wilder A memory of Gene

“Gene Wilder will forever be my favorite actor. I love him whether he’s Leo Bloom, Willy Wonka, the Waco Kid, the Frisco Kid, or the World’s Greatest Lover. Rest in peace.”

— Emma

Original artwork by Kathy, drawn in honor of her mother A favorite film

“The first movie I remember ever watching was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Fifty years later my mom was on hospice and I drew this piece because she taught me all about music and art, and Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka reminded me of her: ‘We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.’”

— Kathy

Your story could live here.

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Now Live
The wall is lit. Our first candle is up, with more on the way. Submissions below are reviewed by our team and posted publicly with your first name and city (or anonymously if you prefer).
Add your candle

Share your story.

Whether it’s a memory, a favorite film, a cause you supported, or a small kindness done in Gene’s name, we’d love to add your voice to the wall.

JPG or PNG, up to 8 MB. A snapshot that goes with your story is welcome, not required.

All submissions are reviewed by our team before appearing on the wall.

A gentle reminder

His humor was his gift.
His kindness was his calling.

Every post here is a small part of that calling made visible.

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