Gene Wilder

Jerome Silberman (June 11, 1933 - August 29, 2016), known professionally as Gene Wilder was an actor, screenwriter, film director, and author widely known for his role as Willy Wonka in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory", as well as his collaborations with writer/director Mel Brooks. Which included the films "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein".

Death
On August 29, 2016, Gene Wilder died at his home in Stamford, Connecticut from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was 83 years old.