Star of Willy Wonka passes away at the age of 83

| August 29, 2016 in Entertainment

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The internet is reacting to news that Gene Wilder, the actor who played the original Willy Wonka, has passed away.

Wilder was 83-years-old when he passed away on Sunday. He was a staple in many people’s childhoods playing characters like the chocolate loving Wonka and Dr. Frederick Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein.

Willy Wonka & the Choclate Factory posted a picture of Wilder on Facebook with the caption “RIP to a true legend, Gene Wilder. Your wonderful performance will live in our hearts forever.”

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