The family of actor Gene Wilder have confirmed that the star has passed away.
Wilder starred as the iconic Willy Wonka in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He also appeared in “Young Frankenstein,” and “Blazing Saddles."
The Associated Press reports that his family confirmed the news this evening. The actor was 83.
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