Gene Wilder will most famously be remembered for playing Willy Wonka in the 1971 classic. The actor passed away earlier today, and will be remembered for his roles in Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, 1974’s Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silver Streak, The Woman in Red and Haunted Honeymoon.
Wilder was nominated for two Academy Awards. His first nomination was in 1969 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for The Producers and then again in 1975 for Adapted Screenplay for Young Frankenstein.
Wilder was 83 when he died. Mel Brooks who collaborated on Wilder on Young Frankenstein tweeted:
Gene Wilder-One of the truly great talents of our time. He blessed every film we did with his magic & he blessed me with his friendship.
— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) August 29, 2016
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