Denise Nickerson, best known for her role as the bratty, bubble gum-blowing Violet Beauregarde in "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" died Wednesday night after complications from seizures and a ...

The original Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory gave children visions of chocolate pools, magical sodas, and savory bubble gum. Gene Wilder’s eccentric character led golden ticket winners ...