The death of Willy Wonka / myLot

Maribor, Slovenia

August 29, 2016 2:55pm CST

I just heard the news that actor Gene Wilder has died aged 83. Of course, he was the star of many films but I will always remember him as Willy Wonka in the film version of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Yes, there was a visually stunning remake in recent years starring Johnny Depp, but for me, Wilder was a brilliant Willy Wonka, really capturing the essence of the magical chocolate factory owner who filled Charlie with such awe. What other films do you remember Gene Wilder for?

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pgn

@pgntwo (22408)

• Derry, Northern Ireland

29 Aug 16

See No Evil, Hear No Evil. Blazing Saddles. Sad day - a very accomplished actor has gone.

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fizzytom

@fizzytom (752)

• Maribor, Slovenia

29 Aug 16

Blazing Saddles is an absolute classic!

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pgn

@pgntwo (22408)

• Derry, Northern Ireland

29 Aug 16

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Claudia Kirkland

@CRK109 (14556)

• United States

30 Aug 16

I really do love "Willie Wonka". It's one of my favorite movies. Another one is "Young Frankenstein". Oh my gosh, that movie makes me laugh out loud! I'll remember Gene Wilder for those and for so many other things he's done through the years. He will definitely be missed.

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fizzytom

@fizzytom (752)

• Maribor, Slovenia

30 Aug 16

He will be indeed.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

29 Aug 16

I think my favorites are Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.

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Pat Z Anthony

@PatZAnthony (14749)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

3 Sep 16

The big thing we think of when we recall Gene Wilder is that he was married to Gilda Radner. She was a funny woman and it is sad they did not have a longer life together.