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LOS ANGELES, CA - 1987: Star of the original "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" and "Blazing Saddles," actor Gene Wilder, poses during a 1987 Los Angeles, California photo portrait session. Wilder starred with Richard Pryor in a string of hit films including "Silver Streak" and "Stir Crazy." (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - 1987:  Star of the original "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" and "Blazing Saddles," actor Gene Wilder, poses during a 1987 Los Angeles, California photo portrait session. Wilder starred with Richard Pryor in a string of hit films including "Silver Streak" and "Stir Crazy." (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)