Gene Wilder Star of ‘Willy Wonka’ Passes Away at 83

Monday, August 29, 2016
GoLocalPDX Lifestyle Team & Graphiq

Actor and comedian Gene Wilder, star of 'Willy Wonka' and known for his appearances in Mel Brooks comedies has passed away at the age of 83, according to  his family. 

Along with "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," Wilder also starred in "Silver Streak' and "The Producers." 

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