Denise Nickerson, who played the original Violet Beauregarde in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory died last night after she was taken off life support after suffering a stroke over a year ago. She was 62 years old. (Variety)
After Wonka, she joined PBS's The Electric Company for one season and did a few more acting jobs before retiring in the late 70s.
After Wonka, she joined PBS's The Electric Company for one season and did a few more acting jobs before retiring in the late 70s.