Actor Gene Wilder, the first big screen Willy Wonka, dies


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Gene Wilder was most known for his portrayal as the colourful character, Willy Wonka in the 1970s.

[caption id="attachment_242989" align="alignnone" width="770"]Gene wilder Actor Gene Wilder died on Aug 29, 2016 at the age of 83. Photo: AFP[/caption]

Gene Wilder, whose wild curls and startling blue eyes brought a frantic air to roles in the movies Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles, died on Aug 29 at the age of 83, his family said.

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