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29th Aug 2016

Gene Wilder, best known as Willy Wonka, has passed away

Cassie Delaney

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.

This is breaking news, more as we have it.

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