Gene Wilder
There wasn't a dry eye in the house.
If ever there was a star to fulfil the description 'Zany', it was Gene.
The actor was known as Willy Wonka to millions of young fans.
'One of the truly great talents of our time. He blessed every film we did with his magic and he blessed me with his friendship.'
Gene Wilder teamed up frequently with Mel Brooks and Richard Pryor.