Willy Wonka Star, Gene Wilder, Dies At 83
Tue Aug 30, 2016 01:23:pm Entertainment
3.2K By Buchi Obichie
Popular American comic actor, Gene Wilder, has died at the age of 83.
Wilder was a 2-time Oscar nominated actor, mostly popular for his lead role in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory".
He also starred in classic films like The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.
He passed away on Sunday in Stamford, Connecticut, and his death was confirmed by his family.
He was said to have died as a result of complications from Alzheimer's disease.
The comic actor had earlier been diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 1989.
Wilder was a 2-time Oscar nominated actor, mostly popular for his lead role in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory".
He also starred in classic films like The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.
He passed away on Sunday in Stamford, Connecticut, and his death was confirmed by his family.
He was said to have died as a result of complications from Alzheimer's disease.
The comic actor had earlier been diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 1989.
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