Star of Willy Wonka passes away at the age of 83

The internet is reacting to news that Gene Wilder, the actor who played the original Willy Wonka, has passed away.

RIP Gene Wilder, the one and only Willy Wonka, and unique in so many other roles

— Pete Doyle (@dy310) August 29, 2016

He fell in love with a sheep. He brought his creation to life. He gave us Willy Wonka's sense of wonder. He truly is one of my biggest inspirations and will always live within my heart and my craft. We lost a true legend today. Rest In Peace Gene. #rip #genewilder

A photo posted by Ben Stillwell (@beniswell) on Aug 29, 2016 at 1:26pm PDT

I rented the Willy Wonka movie from the library almost every weekend lol

— Gab Champion (@KRB_xo) August 29, 2016

"We are the music makers. And we are the dreamers of dreams." Tonights show will be dedicated to Gene Wilder...Willy Wonka will never die

— Macklemore (@macklemore) August 29, 2016

Wilder was 83-years-old when he passed away on Sunday. He was a staple in many people’s childhoods playing characters like the chocolate loving Wonka and Dr. Frederick Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein.

I need to rewatch Young Frankenstein or Blazing Saddles or Willy Wonka. Something, anything

— Hayden MacDonald (@HackDonald) August 29, 2016

Willy Wonka & the Choclate Factory posted a picture of Wilder on Facebook with the caption “RIP to a true legend, Gene Wilder. Your wonderful performance will live in our hearts forever.”