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Remembering wild genius Gene Wilder (1933 - 2016)

q news correspondent Mitch Pollock scans the latest arts and entertainment headlines to keep you in the know.
Gene Wilder as the mercurial Willy Wonka, amused by one of his creations. (Warner Bros., Library of Congress)

Gene Wilder, the beloved actor behind Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Mel Brooks comedies like The Producers and Blazing Saddles, has died.  

q news correspondent Mitch Pollock reviews some of Wilder's greatest moments, including an interview clip from the CBC archives and a colourful story about this iconic scene. 

Mitch also pays tribute to the dark side of Willy Wonka, as captured perfectly in this memorable boat ride.