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The star of many Mel Brooks comedies, and later a string of buddy movies with Richard Pryor, died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. The post Gene Wilder, Iconic Star of Willy Wonka, Is Dead at 83 appeared first on WIRED.
The star of many Mel Brooks comedies, and later a string of buddy movies with Richard Pryor, died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. The post Gene Wilder, Iconic Star of Willy Wonka, Is Dead at 83 appeared first on WIRED.