Gene Wilder Movies: How To Watch 'Willy Wonka,' 'Blazing Saddles' And Other Videos Online After Actor's Death

Gene Wilder, perhaps most well-known among millennials for his role as Willy Wonka, died Sunday in Connecticut after battling Alzheimer's disease, the Associated Press reported. News of his death Monday instantly triggered an outpouring of sympathy from celebrities like Russell Crowe and Gilbert Gottfried. Wilder's longtime collaborator Mel Brooks tweeted that he was "one of the truly great talents of our time," adding that "he blessed every film we did with his magic" and "blessed me with his friendship." Many film fans would argue Wilder blessed them with his performances, and thousands will almost certainly choose to honor Wilder by watching some of his most famous movies. Here's how you can join in: "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" is not available to stream on Netflix, but you can rent it on Amazon Video for 3.99 here.