Actor Gene Wilder has just been pronounced dead. The verification was given by his family. The ‘Willy Wonka’ star was 83 at the time of his passing.
Actor Gene Wilder has just been pronounced dead. The verification was given by his family. The ‘Willy Wonka’ star was 83 at the time of his passing.
Gene Wilder famously portrayed Willy Wonka in the classic movie, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Wilder, who is pretty low key now-a-days, made a rare public appearance on Thursday and SLAMMED the 2005 remake, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I agree with Wilder’s words, some movies should just be left alone and Willy Wonka was one of them! Read what Gene had to say below.
Not only has he worked with some of the greats e.g., Richard Pryor, but Gene Wilder is one of the greats. Probably best known for his role as Willy Wonka, Wilder has just about done it all. From the whole team over at IFWT, Happy Birthday to the comedian/actor/writer who turns 80-years-old today. Drop down bottom for more.