Photos: Gene Wilder, 1933-2016

Gene Wilder starred as the title character in the classic film 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.'

Gene Wilder starred in many of director Mel Brooks' comedy classics, including the 1974 satire "Blazing Saddles." Wilder (right) is pictured here with Cleavon Little.

Gene Wilder (top center) played Dr. Frankenstein with Peter Boyle as The Monster, Marty Feldman as Igor (left) and Teri Garr as Inga in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy 'Young Frankenstein.'

Gene Wilder starred as Leo Bloom in the 1967 film 'The Producers' with (from left) Kenneth Mars, Zero Mostel and Lee Meredith.

Gene Wilder and wife Gilda Radner during the 10th American Film Festival of Deauville in France on Sept. 7, 1984.

Gene Wilder (left) and Richard Pryor as photographed in December 1980. Wilder and Pryor starred together in comedy films including 'Stir Crazy' and 'Silver Streak.'

Gene Wilder poses with his autobiography 'Kiss Me Like A Stranger' at a book signing June 7, 2005, at Waterstone's in London. The memoir gives insight into Wilder's failed love life, his experiences of working with stars such as Richard Pryor and Woody Allen, his fight with cancer, and his time in the U.K. studying acting at the Bristol Old Vic.

Gene Wilder and his wife Karen Boyer attend the 2007 U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sept. 5, 2007, in New York.

Gene Wilder (right) and John Gordon Sinclair pose on the steps of the Theatre Royal, the London theatrical home of 'The Producers,' on June 6, 2005. The stars played the role of Leo Bloom, with Wilder starring in the 1968 film version and Sinclair on the West End stage.