Gene Wilder Dies at 83; Star of 'Willy Wonka' and 'Young Frankenstein' - New York Times
| New York Times | Gene Wilder Dies at 83; Star of 'Willy Wonka' and 'Young Frankenstein' New York Times Gene Wilder, who established himself as one of America's foremost comic actors with his delightfully neurotic performances in three films directed by Mel Brooks; his eccentric star turn in the family classic “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”; and ... Actor Who Played Charlie in 'Willy Wonka' on Gene Wilder Death: 'It's Like Losing a Parent' What Gene Wilder's Death Could Do For Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Why Gene Wilder's Performance of 'Pure Imagination' Is the Most Magical Scene in Movie History |