RIP Gene Wilder: From Willy Wonka to Young Frankenstein Subscribe Gene Wilder died on August 29 2016. We started working on Top 10 .\r<br>\r<br>Gene Wilder sat down with Robert Osborne at 92Y on June 12 for a rare public appearance. He spoke about his disdain for the Willy Wonka remake, working .\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>Willy Wonka star and all-around comedy Legend Gene Wilder has passed away following complications from Alzheimers disease. he was 83. Of course we all .\r<br>\r<br>Heres what Ive come up with to honour Gene Wilder, the man behind Young Frankenstein & Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.\r<br>\r<br>
