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Gene Wilder, Comedy Legend of a Generation, Dead at 83

PURE IMAGINATION

He will be forever remembered for bringing Willy Wonka to life and infusing humanity into the films of Mel Brooks.

Matt Wilstein

Senior Editor

Published Aug. 29 2016 3:42PM EDT

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Matt Wilstein

Matt Wilstein

Senior Editor

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