Gene Wilder was beloved in 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,' but fans are concerned as Tom Holland is rumored to star in upcoming 'Wonka' prequel. by John Wolfe. Published on January 21, 2021.

Gene Wilder in 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' in 1971. Silver Screen Collection/Getty. But Dick added that he thinks Wilder, who died in 2016 at age 83, did a better job than he would have.

Gene Wilder portrayed Willy Wonka in the 1971 movie adaptation “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” and Johnny Depp portrayed the eccentric chocolate factory owner in the 2005 version ...

(CNN) — Gene Wilder, who brought a wild-eyed desperation to a series of memorable and iconic comedy roles in the 1970s and 1980s, has died, his lawyer, Eric Weissmann, said. He was 83. Wilder is ...

Gene Wilder was known for a string of iconic roles in the '60s, '70s and '80s, including leads in The Producers, Blazing Saddles, ... 'Willy Wonka' star Gene Wilder dies at age 83.

W hile Johnny Depp and Timothée Chalamet tried with varying degrees of success, neither actor was able to step out from the shadow of the late, great Gene Wilder when playing Willy Wonka. That's ...