Tributes have been pouring in for Gene Wilder, who has died at the age of 83.

The actor was hailed a “comic genius” and one of the “great talents” of his generation, after it was announced that the star had passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s.

Director Mel Brooks – who worked with Wilder on many projects – led the tributes on Twitter.

Stephen Fry, Albert Brooks, Ricky Gervais and Dara O Briain were also among those writing heartfelt messages.

Many Hollywood stars also tweeted after hearing the sad news.