Hollywood remembers the late comedy legend Gene Wilder, star of 'Willy Wonka'
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Wilder, who was best known for his work on Mel Brooks' comedies "The Producers" and "Young Frankenstein" and the 1971 film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," died Monday at the age of 83 from complications related to Alzheimer's disease.
Brooks was among the many stars who paid tribute to Wilder on social media and elsewhere.
Here are their words of condolence and praise:
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