Gene Wilder has died, the family of the legendary actor tells the Associated Press.
Wilder, 83, was best known for his starring roles in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles," was considered a comedic genius.
Borne Jerome Silberman in Milwaukee, he took the stage name Gene Wilder at age 26.
BREAKING: Gene Wilder, star of ‘Willy Wonka’ and Mel Brooks comedies, is dead at 83, his family says.
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) August 29, 2016
