Let’s remember Gene Wilder’s legacy as a women’s health advocate
As we remember him for his beloved roles in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Blazing Saddles, it’s also important to honor his legacy as an advocate for women’s health.
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Gene Wilder Was Right: Gilda Radner Didn’t Have To Die, And We Need To Talk About Why She Did
She was 42-years-old with a family history of ovarian cancer. Doctors called her “emotional” and “nervous.”
I’ve always heard ovarian cancer described as a ‘silent killer’ and now I’m wondering if it has a whole bunch of symptoms that doctors just fucking ignore. They might as well have accused her of having hysteria.