Actor Gene Wilder dies
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US actor Gene Wilder, remembered by many for his lead role in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, has died at the age of 83.
The comic actor also starred in classic films such as The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein. Wilder frequently collaborated with writer and director Mel Brooks as well as stand-up comedian Richard Pryor.
The actor died on Sunday in Stamford, Connecticut, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
Brendan de Beer